Frequently Asked Questions

You must be a permanent resident, have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the last five years, pass a citizenship test and meet the language requirements.

For the moment only to Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

A translation cannot change over time and must be valid indefinitely unless the original document has changed or expired. If the signature of a certified translator or notary has expired, it does not invalidate the translation. As long as the translator's certification was valid at the time of signing, the translation remains valid.

The only time the translation will expire and a new translation will be required is if the original document has expired or has changed and the applicant submits a new document.

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You may file an appeal to the Federal Court for judicial review if you believe the decision was unfair or there was an error in the process.

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The co-op is a professional internship (work experience while you are still a student), it does not affect your residency nor does it count towards your residency (with very specific exceptions in Quebec). Your benefit is that you gain work experience in the professional area of study, which will benefit you in the future when you graduate to find your first job.