Immigration Flashcards
Until 1962 how were people selected
Based on race and religion
What is a landed immigrant
When someone immigrated to Canada
How many years does it take to apply for a citizenship
3
Name the three categories of immigrants
1) independent
2) family
3) refugees
What are independent immigrants
Skilled workers and business immigrants
-use the point system to determine which ppl should be allowed into Canada
What are family immigrants
- allowed for Canadian residents to reunite with families
- brings close relations of both citizens and landed immigrants to Canada
- must be sponsored by a relative in Canada to qualify
- weak job skills since they do not have to qualify under the point system
What are refugees
A person who fears persecution in his home country
-persecution arises due to race,religion,nationality,political opinion, or
Membership to a particular social group
-can also Include victims of natural and human disasters such as famines and war
What is the point system
A system to grade 2 types of independent immigrants
What are the 2 types of immigrants to go through the point system
One skilled workers to business immigrants
How many points do skilled workers need to get into Canada
67
How many points to business immigrants need to get into Canada
35
How much of a % do immigrants make up of Canadian
97%
How many immigrants arrive each year
200,000
Immigration is a result of people searching for _____
Economic opportunities
Why do ppl immigrate
Country is not safe
Flee from danger
Looking for better economic opportunities
Want to meet family
