There are some misconceptions when it comes to immigration to Canada, and it is important to get these out in the open and explain the actual truth.
The following are a list of some myths with their truths explained.
1.
Refugees Receive More Financial Support than Canadian Pensioners Although refugees do receive money from the government in order to assist them, it is important to remember that this is on a short-term basis and that it is not more money than Canadian Pensioners receive.
This rumour started a few years back when someone wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper claiming that this was the case; however, the person who wrote the letter had misleading information and what was a one-time amount given to a refugee was mistaken as a monthly amount.
Canadians are known across the world for their humanitarian qualities and helping refugees is part of this.
Most of these people come from war-driven, poverty-stricken countries, and a lot have seen or lived traumatic events.
In order to help refugees, the government gives a onetime amount of up to $1,830 for start-up needs and then they will give them the same amount given to people on social assistance.
However, it is important to note that refugees can only receive this money until they find a job, or after one year of being in the country.
In order to do a comparison, in Ontario, pensioners would get about $959 per month from the government while refugees would get $768.
2.
It Is Legal to Get Married With the Sole Purpose of Immigrating to Canada When people get married simply to be able to immigrate to Canada, this is known as a marriage of convenience and it is against the law.
The officers who screen immigrants look for specific things during site visits and interviews with both the sponsor and the applicant.
They will also do a thorough document check and are trained to look for specific information.
As a sponsor, it would not be a good idea to marry someone illegally simply so they can immigrate to Canada because even if the marriage ends in a divorce, the sponsor will be financially responsible for this person for three years.
There are other options people wishing to become permanent resident can utilize in order to get their citizenship.
3.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Receives a Profit on Service Fee Charges Although it is not uncommon to hear this, it is not true; CIC does not make any profit on processing fees.
These are put in place to cover the costs of processing the application.
It is important to remember that there are many costs linked with the immigration process and that these are covered with these fees both directly and indirectly.
In no way does the CIC profit from these as they are deposited into the government's central fund.
The following are a list of some myths with their truths explained.
1.
Refugees Receive More Financial Support than Canadian Pensioners Although refugees do receive money from the government in order to assist them, it is important to remember that this is on a short-term basis and that it is not more money than Canadian Pensioners receive.
This rumour started a few years back when someone wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper claiming that this was the case; however, the person who wrote the letter had misleading information and what was a one-time amount given to a refugee was mistaken as a monthly amount.
Canadians are known across the world for their humanitarian qualities and helping refugees is part of this.
Most of these people come from war-driven, poverty-stricken countries, and a lot have seen or lived traumatic events.
In order to help refugees, the government gives a onetime amount of up to $1,830 for start-up needs and then they will give them the same amount given to people on social assistance.
However, it is important to note that refugees can only receive this money until they find a job, or after one year of being in the country.
In order to do a comparison, in Ontario, pensioners would get about $959 per month from the government while refugees would get $768.
2.
It Is Legal to Get Married With the Sole Purpose of Immigrating to Canada When people get married simply to be able to immigrate to Canada, this is known as a marriage of convenience and it is against the law.
The officers who screen immigrants look for specific things during site visits and interviews with both the sponsor and the applicant.
They will also do a thorough document check and are trained to look for specific information.
As a sponsor, it would not be a good idea to marry someone illegally simply so they can immigrate to Canada because even if the marriage ends in a divorce, the sponsor will be financially responsible for this person for three years.
There are other options people wishing to become permanent resident can utilize in order to get their citizenship.
3.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Receives a Profit on Service Fee Charges Although it is not uncommon to hear this, it is not true; CIC does not make any profit on processing fees.
These are put in place to cover the costs of processing the application.
It is important to remember that there are many costs linked with the immigration process and that these are covered with these fees both directly and indirectly.
In no way does the CIC profit from these as they are deposited into the government's central fund.
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