Intro to Immigrations Flashcards
What balance do we try and achieve with IRPA?
The balance between facilitation and enforcement
What is the objective or IRPA?
To ensure that the movement of people into Canada and status in Canadian society contributes to Canada’s social and economic interests, while also protecting the health and safety of Canadians
What section of IRPA defines the immigration objectives?
Subsection 3(1) of IRPA defines the immigration objectives
What section of IRPA gives effect to refugee objectives?
Subsection 3(2) gives effect to refugee objectives
What subsection of IRPA gives effect to the application of IRPA?
Subsection 3(3) of IRPA gives effect to the application of IRPA
Who manages the enforcement aspect of IRPA?
The CBSA
Who manages the facilitation aspect of IRPA?
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
What departments and agencies collaborate on managing the enforcement and facilitation of foreign nationals seeking to enter Canada?
CBSA Ports of Entry CIC Visa Offices CIC Offices in Canada CBSA Inland Enforcement Operations Immigration and Refugee Board Federal Court of Canada
What section of IRPR states that all persons who apply to enter Canada are subject to an examination?
Section 28 of IRPR
When a foreign national apples from outside Canada to become a permanent or temporary resident, who processes the application?
A CIC Visa office outside of Canada
Where are CIC visa offices located?
In Canadian missions. Embassies, high commissions,consulates and trade offices located outside Canada
What is a Canadian permanent resident?
Someone who is not a Canadian citizen, but has the right to enter and remain in Canada.
What are the residency obligations of a permanent resident?
A PR must live in Canada for 730 days of every five years or risk losing his permanent resident status
What are the three broad classes of permanent residents?
Family class Refugee class Economic class
To whom does the term “Registered Indian” apply?
To persons registered under the Indian Act of Canada
How do Registered Indians enter Canada?
By right, according to section 19(1) of IRPA
What documents would Registered Indians present when entering Canada?
A Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) or a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
What is the definition of temporary resident?
A foreign national that is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident but who is legally in Canada for a temporary purpose
What are the three types of temporary resident?
Visitor
Student
Worker
What is the standard maximum length of time that a visitor (TR) can remain in Canada?
6 months - they need to apply to extend beyond that
Can a student temporary resident work while studying?
Only on campus otherwise they require a study/work permit
What do Convention Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection require in order to be allowed entry into Canada by law?
Travel documents issued to them by the Minister of Foreign Affairs that are valid for return to Canada
What does the IPIL system do?
It provides the ability to query travellers as they present themselves at PIL by scanning passports into the system
What two systems are searched when a document is scanned at PIL?
ICES - Integrated Customs Enforcement System
FOSS - Field Operational Support System
