Immigration Q&A: You Will Find Nowhere

Not reading this blog? You are missing out on ‘hardly found information on the internet’ like increasing your CRS score, documentation issues, relationship law, loan, and related major concerns commonly faced by visa seekers.
In today’s blog, we have discussed some unanswered questions of visa seekers. You may not find all this information altogether anywhere else.
If you too have some queries related to immigration or visa that are still unsolved, you can directly contact our team. Our team is always happy to assist you.
1. How to improve CRS score?
2. Separated but not divorced?
3. LGBTQ couple?

1. How to improve CRS score?

When the invitation is just a good score away then why not increase it? Among millions of competitive applications, you need to improve your score in order to gain a higher ranking.
How can you increase your CRS score? / What do you need to focus on to increase the score?
Don’t listen to those who say scores don’t matter!

CRS(Comprehensive Ranking System)

CRS is a point-based system that gives scores on the basis of a candidate’s profile. Highest scored candidates get an invitation mail to further process the PR application.
Age, work experience, qualification, language proficiency, Canadian work experience, arranged employment, spouse’s education & other similar details(if he/she also wants to go), blood relatives in Canada, provincial government nomination for PR, are categories on the basis of which CRS score is calculated.
Getting an Invitation to apply by the IRCC, increases your chances of PR in Canada.

How to increase CRS score?

Language

English and French are the two topmost spoken languages in Canada. Having higher language proficiency in the moving country is most important.

The language of a country defines its culture. And when you’re moving to their country then it becomes more than important to gain higher proficiency in that.
To see a great jump in your score is an improvement in your Language proficiency.

Work Experience

Canadian experience always remains the priority. But when you apply with your foreign work experience make sure you are ready with the required Licences & Professional Certificates.
Increase your CRS score by gaining more experience in your country.

Qualification

Multiple degrees add extra points to your score. A higher level education always gets you some good points. It is always best to go the way that has higher chances of winning. So always look up to upgrade your scores through additional educational certificates.

Study

Maximum scores are affected by knowledge or skills. So when you are a student of Canada itself then it becomes easier for you to apply for PR in Canada.
If you’re a student or planning to go abroad to study, choosing Canada can be a good deal for you.
Above all, issues in the application process vary from person to person. No matter what common eligibility criteria or improvement process you follow, you may find yourself stuck at a different point in time.

Divorce Cases or Marital Issues effects in PR Process

1. If you divorce after sponsoring your spouse-

If you have sponsored your spouse, you are responsible for the basic needs of your spouse for the next three years after his becoming of Permanent Residence. This condition remains the same even if you get divorced in the middle of that time period.

2. If you are not a married couple-

If partners are not married and want to sponsor their spouses then a document of their relationship will be asked as per the common-law relationship. After that, they can sponsor their partner and submit immigration applications.
You have to show proof of your marriage or being together as a couple for 12 months or longer.
Depending on the nature of the case it can take up to 12 or more months in your visa process.

3. If you get divorced after filing your application-

Once you receive ITA, your Express Entry gets automatically updated in the Global Case Management System. Now, if some changes happen in your life, try to update it as soon as possible before submission of your application. You should have all the required documents at the time of verification. Your goal should be to keep your profile as accurate as possible.

4. If you get divorced after receiving ITA

After receiving your ITA you can not change the information you have given or related documents in support of that. If you get divorced after receiving your ITA, you have to show the legal documents or a letter of explanation (LOE) of your current relationship status. In case of the unavailability of supportive documents, you have the option to decline the ITA. In this case, your profile remains active in the Entry pool as long as it is in the valid time period.

The Conjugal Relationship

In the case of a Conjugal relationship, cohabitation is not required. When you say you are in a conjugal relationship you will be asked to give an explanation in support of your relationship status along with reasons why you are not living together.
Although, your relationship status doesn’t affect your immigration application. However, if you lie to a court of law about the length or evolution of your relationship, this may affect your immigration status.

3. LGBTQ couple

There are countries where homosexuality or same-sex relationship is not a crime and are legally & socially accepted. But still, there are many countries where people face emotional, social, and mental pressure for not being able to be open about their sexuality.

When I talk about homosexuality issues, there are many situations where couples feel underconfident while revealing their relationship. One among them, hitting my mind right now.

There were two lesbian girls who were in search of a rented room. They had a hard time finding one until they started lying about their real relationship. This is the situation in one of the big cities of the country.

Legal rights are of no use if not implemented. Canada, in terms of Human Rights and equality always comes up in front and is known for its legal policies.

Canada with multiculturalism concept always shows its interest in inviting more and more applications around the world. Apart from its environmental and technological attraction, Canada also has strong policies and organizations in the protection of Human Rights laws of its citizens.

While applying for the PR visa to Canada, applicants especially from the LGBT community come up with concerns about their relationship acceptance in the country. And it becomes back-breaking to find the solution to your specific issues.

Hence in regards to such concerns, below we have put social security-related rights altogether.

Same-sex marriage is legal in Canada.
1. As per Canada’s new international assistance program of 2019, Human Rights and improvement policy in the socio-economic condition of LGBTQ people is taken care of by them.
2. LGBTQ as refugee status can go to Canada.
3. Refugee Program. Canada continues to encourage applications from people who want to immigrate due to violence and persecution on the basis of their gender identity. They are in continuous practice of improving lives beyond gender and social status. And invite applications on the basis of skill and qualifications.
4. Canada always promotes multiculturalism and non-discriminatory culture. About one million people under 25 age, Around 30 percent of LGBTQ Canadians are between the ages of 15 and 24 — an age group that accounts for just 14 percent of the non-LGBTQ population.
5. All the legal rights are reserved under the law of International Human Rights. A same-sex relationship is not a crime in Canada.

A person can sponsor his/her spouse, partner, or child to live if he/she’s are:
1. Canadian citizen
2. A person registered in Canada as an Indian under Canadian Indian Act.
3. Permanent Resident

In the case of Same-sex partner sponsorship:

1. They must have lived together for 12 months or more in an interdependent relationship.
2. As per the common law, couples have to provide an explanation or document in favor of their statement.

With time, Canada is becoming more responsive especially for foreign visitors and those who belong to a specific community like LGBT. Permanent residency is the first step towards Canadian Citizenship. And it’s always better to choose a country where you’re equally treated and are free to enjoy your life.

“Globally, LGBTQ2 communities continue to face discrimination and injustice because of who they are. Everyone matters, no matter who they choose to love, no matter where they live. At the heart of its efforts, Canada will continue to take concrete action to advance human rights and gender equality for all people, including LGBTQ2 communities abroad.” - Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development

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