Three Categories of Immigrants
Economic Immigrants
•These are immigrants that come to Canada alone •They are accepted based on a point system, and there are two sub-types. •67 points as a skilled worker will get you in. •35 points as a business immigrant as well as enough $$ will get you in. Family Class Immigrants
•To allow people to reunite with their family, partners, and spouses. •Every family immigrant must be sponsored by a relative in Canada. •Sponsors are financially responsible for 10 years. |
Refugees
•Someone who fears cruel or inhumane treatment (or even death) in their home country •Persecution may occur for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, etc •People can apply to become refugees while visiting in Canada or from their home country (UNHCR) •24, 000 – 33, 000 per year come to Canada |