Canada Citizenship Rules and Regulations
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Welcome to the province of New Brunswick or any other part of Canada!
I hope you enjoy your stay.
Every year millions of people visit various parts of Canada including New Brunswick to work, study, immigrate or simply visit. Canada Citizenship is not required to visit New Brunswick or any of Canada’s many other provinces or territories, but you must have a valid travel document such as a passport. You must be able to convince an immigration officer that you have ties to your home country either through work or family and plan to return to that country, be in good health, and have enough money to support the duration of your stay in this country. Failure to provide the proper documents, may cause delays with an airline or even worse… denied boarding. Extra entry requirements may be necessary depending on the reason for your visit and your country of origin. If you are planning to stay in New Brunswick or other areas of Canada for an extended period of time, a Temporary Resident Visa may be required depending on your citizenship along with a medical exam and an invitation in letter form from someone who lives in Canada.
Exemptions:In some cases, a Temporary Resident Visa may not be needed for entrance into New Brunswick and the other provinces of Canada depending on your citizenship. Some visa-exempt countries require extra documentation such as a machine readable passport or an e-passport to travel to Canada. Even if you have a visa exemption it does not guarantee you automatic entry into Canada. It is up to you to satisfy the immigration officer with requirements as listed above.Here is the information on How to Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa.
Still not sure if you need a visa or not? Citizens of these countries and territories require a Visa to visit any part of Canada including New Brunswick.
No entry:A valid Canada Citizenship will guarantee entry into Canada, but without it, certain individuals are not permitted to enter. There are several things that can cause a denial of entry. Such things include the involvement in a criminal activity, involvement in human rights violations or in organized crime.Denial of entry can also occur because of security, health or financial reasons. Criminal offences, wheather minor or serious in nature, can cause a denial of entry into Canada. Some crimes, if committed under the age of 18, may be exempt from this rule. WORKING IN CANADA (temporarily):Many foreign workers enter Canada to work each year. Most temporary jobs require a work permit before entering the country. In fact, your employer plays an important role in the application process. The work permit package includes all the forms you will need to fill out and a giuide to help you through the application process.
STUDYING IN CANADA:
A Canada Citizenship document is not required to attend schools in Canada. Thousands of students come to Canada to study or to learn English or French every year. To inquire about living and studying in a specific province or territory in Canada including New Brunswick, you will need to contact the school where you wish to study since each province has their own set of guidelines.
ENTERING CANADA THROUGH A BORDER CROSSING:If you are entering Canada through a border crossing the following documentation is required:--travel tips--Translating all nesessary documents before arriving will make it easier for the authorities in Canada to understand them.Keep this information with you at all times…do not pack it into your luggage! The process can be simplified by completing a B4 form in advance and presenting it to the officer when you arrive. TRAVELING WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY:Carrying more than CDN $10,000, and not informing a Canadian official could get you fined or put in prison when you arrive in Canada. Whether it is in the form of cash, securities in bearer form (for example, stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills), or negotiable instruments in bearer form (for example, bankers’ drafts, cheques, travelers’ cheques or money orders) you need to declare them to Canadian officials when entering the country. HEALTH RECORDS AND VACCINATIONS:Official Health documentation stating what vaccinations you and your family have already had is necessary when crossing the border into Canada. For information on having you or your child vaccinated, call your doctor or local public health clinic. Vaccination records are required for children to enroll in school in Canada.You can never have too much documention!!! All certificates including birth, death, marriage, baptismal, separation, adoption, and divorce certificates may also be required. It is also beneficial to have trade or professional certificates, employer references, job and aducational qualifications and work experience, and a valid driver’s permit. Be sure to have all vehicle registration permits if importing a motor vehicle to Canada. --travel tips--Photocopy all essential documents and store separately from originals in case originals accidentally get lost!!CUSTOMS DECLARATION CARD:Canadians and non-Canadians alike will be asked to fill out a Customs Declaration Card when entering the country. This card is to be complete before you meet with customs and immigration officials. Follow the instructions to declare appropriate items where necessary. Failure to declare items could have you fined or put into prison. Your personal household goods are exempt from Duty(a government fee charged on some goods entering Canada) if you are moving to Canada. If you are not clear what items require a duty to be paid and what items are exempt, be sure to bring along the sales receipts and registration documents for officials to determine.OBTAINING CANADA CITIZENSHIP:Do you want to become a perminant Resident of Canada or obtain Canada Citizenship? Find out which Immigration Canada program will work best for you and your situation.You can apply for Canada Citizenship if you are 18 years old. If you do not meet the age requirement then you must have your parents/adoptive parents or legal guardians apply for the citizenship or have one parent applying for citizenship at the same time. A person applying for Canada Citizenship must have resided in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days)of the past four before applying. There is an exception to the rule regarding children. Time spent in Canada before permanent residentcy may be counted if that time falls within the four-year period. You must be able to communicate and be understood in one of two languages French or English. You must not have a criminal record three years prior to you application. In order to obtain a Canada Citizenship you will need to pass the Canada citizenship test. CITIZENSHIP QUESTIONS:A booklet explaining everything you need to know to pass the Canada Citizenship Test will be sent to you when your citizenship application has been received by Immigration Canada officials. This booklet contains all the information needed to answer the the questions asked on a Canadian citizenship test. The citizenship test is usually written but in some cases may be oral to test your language skills.
Here is a blog from a British Family who recently moved to New Brunswick. See what his biggest challenges were and how the family has adapted to his new home in New Brunswick.
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