Immigration Flashcards
What is the definition of “immigrants”?
People who choose to leave their homeland to establish a permanent residence in a different country in hope of a better life and more opportunities.
What are the three cities in Canada that 75% of new immigrants settle in?
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
What are the objectives of the canadian immigration program?
To admit immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who help Canada’s social and economic growth
To resettle, protect and provide a safe haven for refugees
To help newcomers adapt to Canadian society and become Canadian citizens
To manage access to Canada to protect the security and health of Canadians and the integrity of Canadian laws and
To help Canadians and newcomers to participate fully in the economic, political, social and cultural life of the country.
What is the definition of refugees?
Convention refugees:
Unwilling or unable to return to their home country due to well founded fear of/or persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, sexual orientation or political opinion.
Who does Canada consider “persons in need of protection”?
In Canada whose removal to their home country:
- Danger of torture
- Risk to their life
- Risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.
What are the three main types of goals for Canadian immigration program??
Social
Humanitarian
Economic
What are the social goals for Canadian immigration program?
Facilitates family reunification, permits nuclear family unit to immigrate with principal applicants.
What are the humanitarian goals for Canadian immigration program?
People arriving spontaneously; both government and private sponsored refugees (protecting refugees)
What are the economic goals for Canadian immigration program?
Skilled workers and business immigrants (economic development)
Who are people who fall under the social: reuniting families goals for the Canadian immigration program?
The family class - Spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners
- Children intended for adoption
- Parents, grandparents, dependent children
- Siblings, nephews, nieces, grandchildren if orphaned
- Any relative if the sponsor is alone in Canada and has none of the above family members to sponsor.
What are the three divisions of humanitarian (protecting refugees) part of the Canadian immigration program?
Refugee protection division
Immigration division
Immigration appeal division
What is the Immigration and Refugee Board?
Canada’s largest independent administrative tribunal. It has three divisions. (Refugee protection division, immigration division, immigration appeal division)
Who is allowed to immigrate to Canada in order to promote economic development?
Skilled workers, arranged employment
High level of education, language ability
Provincial nominees
Canadian Experience Class
Live in caregivers
Business immigrants (investors, entrepreneurs, self-employed)
What are the requirements to study in Canada?
Must have been accepted at a recognized school, college or university
Must prove you can pay tuition fees and living expenses for self (and family if accompanying)
Proof of return transportation for self (and family if applicable)
Which branch of government controls funding for integration and settlement services?
Federal government controls funding.
What are some provincial programs for integration and settlement services?
Schools, post-secondary institutions, health care services.
What are some community programs for integration and settlement services?
Cultural centres and community centres.
What are some federal laws and policies regarding immigration?
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canadian Human Rights Act Employment Equity Act Official Languages Act Pay Equity Act Multiculturalism Act
What is the Canadian Multiculturalism Act?
1988 - Ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging.
Canada is the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy.
What are the goals for Canadian and BC multiculturalism??
To encourage the diversity of British Columbians.
To encourage respect for multicultural heritage in British Columbia.
To promote racial harmony, cross cultural understanding, and respect.
To foster creation of a society in BC in which there are no impediments to the full participation of all British Columbians in the economic, social, cultural and political life of BC
What are some issues with the process of immigration?
Long processing times, for applications both inside and outside of Canada
Documentation
Language
Immigration consultants - i.e. 2004 - Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) founded to regulate the service and help to stop fraud.
What happens when someone breaches the immigration act?
People who breach the Immigration Act may be issues an order for removal from Canada.
What are the three types of “removal orders” from Canada?
Departure orders
Exclusion
Deportation
What are departure orders?
Must leave within 30 days/confirm departure with immigration officer. If comply, may return to Canada any time. If don’t comply/deportation order.
