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* The federal government has the last word

* Rating system/ point system (out of 100 you
need 67 points to get in)
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* There are 3 main types of immigrants
* Independent
* Family Immigrants to Canada in 2004

* Refugee
3%

14% Economic
Family
57%
27%
Refugee
Other
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* Independent Immigrant (Economic/Business Class):
* Applies to people who can contribute to Canada’s economy
There are 2 types:
A. Skilled worker- must have a specific job skills, experience, and
obtain 67 points
B. Business immigrant- must show ability to make a economic
contribution to Canada – i.e. start a business and obtain 35
points
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* Family Immigrant

* Main purpose to reunite families

* Must be sponsored by a close relative i.e. child, parents,

spouse who is already a citizen

* That person must prove they can support the immigrant

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* Applies to “displaced people” from countries who have
been driven from their homes for political, cultural and
religious reasons or they may be in danger if forced to
return to their nation of origin

http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/06/17/running-from-the-regime/syrian-refugee-children-
pose-at-a-refugee-camp-in-the-turkish-border-town-of-yayladagi-in-hatay-3/

archtoronto.org
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* Applicants score points from various skills i.e. education, job
training, Languages

* 65% of all immigrants are exempt from the point system - i.e.
refugees and family class

* The point system was created to be fair and ensure the best
people enter Canada – i.e. they will be able to contribute to
the economy

* Immigration Quota –Canada only allows a certain number of

immigrants in per year
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* There are six factors considered:

* Education
* Languages
* Work experience
* Age
* Arranged employment in Canada
* Adaptability
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Canadian citizenship practice

test

http://www.yourlibrary.ca/citize
nship/index.cfm