General Questions
1. How do I work with Maple International?
You can contact our offices by e-mail, fax or telephone. After our
initial assessment of your case, we will discuss the outlook and any issues
with you. The next step begins when you decide to apply. We will create a list of items you need
to provide for the application. When certain required materials
are available, we will submit the application in a professional way, acting
as your representative. Although most of our clients have their interview
waived, if you are required to have one, we will prepare you for it. When
your immigration visa is issued, you will be ready to proceed to Canada
as a new Permanent Resident.
All along the process, the advisor assigned to support
you will stand ready to assist you and answer your questions. Over the past 13 years, we have developed a very effective
internal quality assurance and security
system. Under this system, each of our employees is required to provide the best service to clients and follow company’s restrictive security policies
2. I don’t live in the US or Canada, can Maple International help me?
Yes, generally we can assist you no matter where you live. Because of our focus on superior customer service, we have many overseas clients. Depending on where you, the principal applicant live and work, the application will be filed in one of the offices worldwide.
3. What is a Canadian Immigration Visa?
As the final step of your application, the immigration
office will stamp the immigration visa on your passport. The duration of
the visa will be up to one year. Once you land in Canada you will become
the permanent resident of Canada. Canadian permanent residents may apply for Canadian Citizenship
after 3 years.
4. What is a Canadian Green Card?
The term green card is borrowed from the United States. The Permanent
Resident status in Canada is similar. Started
from June 28, 2002, "Maple Card" is issued to its Permanent Residents.
5. Am I qualified for immigration to Canada?
Every case is different. As a first step, please submit our
free assessment form on-line or contact us directly. You may do so as a skilled
worker applicant, a business applicant, or a family class applicant for
immigration
If you are at age between 21-49, have at least a Bachelor
degree, have at least one-year work experience and could speak English or French, you may be qualified for
Skilled Worker Immigration.
If you have at least three years of management experience,
or you are an artist, and have accumulated personal assets no less than
US$ 100,000, you may be qualified for Business Immigration.
If you have a immediate family member in Canada, you may be qualified
for Family Immigration.
6. How long does it take to process an application?
This depends on the complexity or your case, the class
of application and the office which will be processing your application.
Normally, Skilled Worker Immigration applications take 8-14 months. Business Immigration
applications take 8-24 months. Family Immigration has the highest priority
and may take 5-12 months. It is important for you to provide all of the
information requested by Maple International. Missing information usually
leads to additional delays in processing your case. We will be sure to
respond to the officials and keep them abreast of any changes in your
situation.
7. How much money do I need for immigration into Canada?
Of course the Canadian government wants the immigrant
to be self-sufficient after entering the country. You will likely need
a minimum of Canadian dollar $10,000 for yourself plus an additional
$3,000 per dependent
that can be transferred or taken into Canada when you land (enter) the
country. Certain classes of immigration may require additional financial resources.
8. Do I need a passport or travel document?
At the time of issuing the immigration visa, you will need valid travel documents. It is most convenient if you have these documents when you first apply. There is additional delay if that is not the case. It is critical to inform us of any changes in the passports and travel documents for you or your dependents after you apply. Failures to do so may cause undo complications.
