Frequently
Asked
Questions |
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| Will I be interviewed by
an immigration officer? |
Most Skilled Worker applicants for permanent
resident status are required to attend a selection interview with
an immigration officer. Such interviews are held to ensure the information
in the application is accurate, to verify documentation, to test language
ability, and to help applicants relocate to Canada.
Visa offices may grant certain Skilled Worker candidates an interview
waiver, depending on the qualifications of the applicant, the quality
of the supporting documentation, and the overall credibility of the
applicant. The likelihood of an interview waiver varies from one visa
office to another.
Almost all applicants under the Business Immigration Program will
be required to attend a selection interview.
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| What is a security interview? |
| In a small percentage of applications,
an interview is held to evaluate security issues such as espionage,
subversion or terrorism. These interviews are usually held after a
selection interview, and may also be held in cases where a selection
interview is waived. |
| When is the selection interview held? |
| Depending on how many applications are
before yours at the visa office and which visa office has your file,
it might take as little as four months to get an interview, or it
might take as long as 30 months. Usually, though, the selection interview
takes place about two-thirds of the way into the application process. |
| Is there anything I can do to obtain
an interview waiver? |
| Applications which are complete in every
detail increase the chances of an interview waiver. However, interview
waivers are granted at the discretion of the immigration officials.
It is not possible to apply specifically for a waiver. Even if an
interview is waived, you may still be called to an interview, generally
for quality assurance purposes |
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