The facility of special residence conditions for Iranians was extended by the Canadian government for one year. The Canadian government has extended the temporary special facilities for Iranians that it first introduced in February last year for another year until February 28, 2025.
Canada says that these measures include Iranians who are temporarily residing in Canada, as well as citizens and people with Canadian permanent residence cards who reside in Iran.
Based on these measures, the request for the extension of temporary residence, the request for changing the status of temporary residence – for example, from visitor to employment status – or for the extension of the “labor market permit” or free education.
Also, applications for “Canadian Passport with Limited Validity”, “Certificate of Canadian Citizenship” and “Travel Documents for Permanent Residents” will be free.
The extension of special residence facilities for Iranians by the Canadian government shows its attention and commitment towards immigrant communities. This facility includes measures that help Iranians in the process of entering and settling in Canada, including speeding up the processing of immigration documents and creating permanent residence opportunities for Iranians. This decision can improve the living conditions of Persian-speaking immigrants in Canada and strengthen the relationship between Iranians and the Canadian government. This action also shows the commitment of the Canadian government to the values of cultural and social diversity and gives Iranian immigrants the confidence that they can succeed in Canadian society.
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Steps to convert tourist visa to work in Canada
In order to enter Canada, Iranians need to have one of the types of Canadian visas, the most important of which is the tourist visa of this country, which, according to its name, is specifically used for leisure and sight-seeing trips. This type of visa is often easily granted to people with a good travel history or the presence of family members in Canada.
But having a Canadian tourist visa does not allow people to stay for a long time and even work during their stay in this country, and for this reason, people who intend to stay in Canada should combine their tourist visa with other types of visas such as study visas or Change work visa. In fact, if a person enters Canada with a tourist visa, he can go to the Canadian Immigration Office and apply for a work visa when he finds a job or a suitable job offer from the employer while he is in Canada. In this case, you can receive your work visa and stay in Canada for work after going through the necessary steps. In the following, we will examine the steps of converting a tourist visa to a work visa:
- Finding a job offer: First you need to get a job offer from an employer or company. This proposal must be approved by the Canadian Immigration Commission.
- Applying for a work permit: With a job offer, you and your employer must jointly apply for a work permit from the Canadian government. This step is necessary to convert a tourist visa to a work visa.
- Application for permanent residence: After receiving the work permit, you can apply for permanent residence in Canada. This step requires the approval of the Canadian Immigration Commission and the payment of related fees.
- Refer to special immigration centers: After the approval of the permanent residence application, you must visit special immigration centers in Canada and go through the procedures of obtaining a visa and final residence.
- Extension of residence privileges: During your stay in Canada, you can increase your residence privileges and qualify for permanent residence in Canada and Canadian citizenship by participating in training courses, engaging in jobs related to your field of study, and other activities.
It should be noted that these steps are generally stated and more detailed steps may depend on your specific situation and needs. Therefore, it is suggested that you consult a reliable and experienced immigration consultant before taking any action.
It should be noted that Iranian immigrants play a very important role in the specialized labor market of Canada. With their abilities, skills and experiences, they contribute to the diversity and economic development of Canada. Iranian immigrants, due to their education and professional experiences, actively work in various fields such as engineering, information technology, medicine, basic sciences, aerospace technology, management and commerce, design and art, and many other fields. With their abilities, they help the growth and development of Canadian companies and industries and play an important role in increasing production, job creation, and economic growth of the country. In addition, the presence of Iranian immigrants in the specialized labor market of Canada contributes to cultural diversity and innovative ideas in the work environment and contributes to the promotion of the social and cultural life of the Canadian society.
In the following, dear audience, if you want to immigrate to Canada through this or other immigration routes, you can call Caspian Immigration Institute phone numbers or your mobile phone number through the Instagram direct page to receive free advice. Caspian or send us the consultation request form on the site.
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