Additional criteria
Important information for anyone considering immigration to Canada under
the category of skilled worker or provincial nomination program.
Once you decide that you meet the criteria of some of the immigration
programs, there are three more conditions that you and your family must
fulfill, besides qualifying in the point system:
- Reasonably good health - every member of your family will have to
undergo a medical examination (the extent of the examination will depend
on the age of your family members). Contagious diseases and medical
conditions that may require extensive medical care may be a reason
for refusal of your application.
- Clean police record - no exceptions. You will have to submit police
clearance from all countries where you or a member of your family older
than 18 lived for more than 6 months. If you have criminal record,
you may be inadmissible to Canada . Even driving under the influence
of alcohol can make you inadmissible.
- Sufficient financial means - to allow you and your family to comfortably
settle in Canada and look for meaningful employment. New immigrants,
who were accepted to Canada as independent immigrants or provincial
nominees, cannot apply for social assistance during the first 6 months
after their arrival. According to the new regulations, the amount you
will need to have before you could be granted permanent residence equals
50% of the LICO (Low
Income Cut Off) table used for sponsors in Canada .
You do not have to have this amount in cash when you start the process.
For immigration purposes, a proof of property ownership will be satisfactory,
providing that you can sell the property if necessary. However, at the
time of your interview, you should have the required funds available.
Not complying with this condition may result in refusal of your application.