Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a series of favorable policies. Since the official implementation of the new Citizenship Act (Bill C-6) on October 11, requirements such as residency duration and age limits for language testing have been relaxed. This marks the fulfillment of multiple promises previously made by the federal immigration authorities and has been highly praised by Chinese immigrants. To align with the new policy, the immigration authorities have also updated the citizenship application process and guidelines; from now on, a landing paper is no longer required for citizenship applications.
Meanwhile, the previously amended Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which will take effect on October 24, has also raised the maximum age limit for children accompanying their parents in immigration applications. This change in the maximum age limit affects all Canadian immigration and refugee programs, as well as family reunification (sponsorship) immigration programs! Below, let's join the editors at Worldway Immigration Group to understand the specific benefits.
I. Elimination of the Landing Paper Requirement
The citizenship application form has been shortened from the original 8 pages to 6 pages. The "landing paper" item has been removed from the list of required documents. Individuals applying for citizenship on or after the 11th of this month are no longer required to submit this identity document.
In addition to the removal of the landing paper requirement, a section in the old form regarding proof of the applicant's language proficiency—specifically "diplomas, certificates, or transcripts from secondary or post-secondary institutions completed in English or French outside of Canada"—has also been removed. Some applicants are concerned that the immigration authorities will no longer accept these credentials to prove language proficiency. However, the immigration authorities have stated that applicants may still submit the aforementioned supporting documents as supplementary evidence.
II. Raising the Maximum Age for Dependent Children Accompanying Parents to 22
The federal immigration authorities previously amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, stating that the maximum age for unmarried or common-law dependent children accompanying their parents in immigration applications has been raised from 19 to 22.
In August 2014, the federal immigration department lowered this age limit from 22 to under 19. At that time, many young people between the ages of 19 and 21 no longer met the eligibility criteria for economic immigration and were forced to immigrate separately from their parents. Now, with the implementation of the new regulations, this is undoubtedly an unmissable opportunity for applicants with children between the ages of 19 and 22.
It is worth mentioning that the new regulation also includes an exception: if a dependent child aged 22 or older is physically or mentally unable to be financially independent from their parents, they may also apply for immigration with their parents.
It should be noted that because this new policy is not retroactive, the age limit remains 19 for applications submitted between August 1, 2014, and October 24, 2017.
May Attract More Foreigners Who Value Family and Children's Education to Immigrate to Canada
Mid-year, the Canadian immigration department released its work report for the first quarter of 2017. Data shows that in the first quarter of this year, 7,770 Chinese people landed in Canada as permanent residents, an increase of 85% compared to the same period last year. Last year's data showed that the number of new immigrants from China in the first quarter of 2016 was 4,195; it is no exaggeration to describe such data as a "surge."
Worldway immigration experts state that as a classic major immigration destination, Canada has always been one of the most popular destinations for foreign investors due to its superior living environment, pleasant scenery, comprehensive social welfare system, world-class educational resources, and inclusive, multicultural society. With the numerous favorable immigration policies and measures introduced by Canada in 2017, now is the golden period for investment immigration to Canada. Although the number of people affected by this new policy change is limited, for foreigners who value family and children's education, the number of related immigration applications will undoubtedly increase. In particular, for investors who need to apply for Canadian investment immigration and whose accompanying children were previously restricted by age, it is recommended that they seize the opportunity and submit their applications as soon as possible. Apply early for peace of mind!
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