Phone: +1 (514) 487-2011
  • CONTACT US
  • NEWS
  • LANGUAGES
    • English English
    • Français Français
    • Español Español
    • العربية العربية
    • Português Português
    • Русский Русский
    • עברית עברית

Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation.

  • HOME
  • PROFILE
    • Immigration Attorney Profile – Colin Singer is an experienced authority on all aspects of Canadian immigration.
    • Authorized by the Government of Canada – Colin Singer has been a licensed immigration lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society for over 25+ years.
    • Our Team – Our team of more than 25 licensed lawyers, immigration consultants and technical staff is ready to provide you with the immigration advice your need.
    • Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer? – The decision to move to Canada is life-changing. A lawyer can help maximize your chances of success and realize your immigration project.
    • Client References – The Quebec law society regulates the way lawyers are allowed to publish references from former clients.
    • Colin Singer Wikipedia Profile

    • Attorney Colin R. Singer

      Colin R. Singer is a licensed immigration lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society during the past 25+ years.

    • Introduction to Immigration.ca Website


    • IMMIGRATION
      • Express Entry Overview
        • Express Entry Immigration Draws
        • Express Entry for Skilled Immigration
        • Comprehensive Ranking System
        • Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence
      • Federal Skilled Worker
        • Who Qualifies as a Skilled Worker?
        • Eligible Occupations
        • How Can We Help You Immigrate?
      • Federal Skilled Trades
      • Canadian Experience Class

      • Provincial Immigration
        • Alberta
        • British Columbia
        • Manitoba
        • New Brunswick
        • Newfoundland
        • Northwest Territories
        • Nova Scotia
        • Ontario
        • Prince Edward Island
        • Saskatchewan
        • Yukon
      • Quebec Immigration
        • Quebec Skilled Worker
        • Quebec Business Immigration
        • Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
      • Atlantic Immigration Pilot
        • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

      • Sponsorship Immigration
        • Sponsor Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner
        • Sponsor Your Parents & Grandparents
      • Criminal Inadmissibility
        • Impaired Driving Convictions
        • Individual Criminality
        • Organized Crime
        • Rehabilitation
        • Temporary Residence Permits
      • Canadian Citizenship
        • Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
        • Language Requirements
        • Residency Requirements
      • Refugee Immigration

      • BUSINESS
        • Canada offers the most established and widely-used investment-based immigration programs conferring permanent resident status


        • Canada Business Immigration
        • Provincial Entrepreneurs Programs
        • Self-Employed Programs
        • Start-up Visa
          • Eight Things to Know About Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program
        • International Business Immigration Programs
        • Buy a Business

        • Quebec Entrepreneur Program
        • Quebec Investor Program

        • Evaluation Form


          Fill out our FREE Immigration Evaluation Form and we will advise you within 48 Hours if you qualify to Immigrate to Canada.



          Click Here

        • TEMPORARY VISA
          • Canada Temporary Visa Overview – Have you made your decision to come to Canada as a temporary resident? Find out if you require a visa or an eTA.
          • Canada Visit/Tourist Visa – Do you want to visit your family and all the beautiful places Canada has to offer? You may need a tourist visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
          • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – Are you a foreign national exempt from a TRV? You may need an eTA.
          • Canada Student Visa – You have been admitted to your chosen university? It is time to apply for a study permit.
          • Canada Work Permit – You found a sponsoring employer and you are eager to start your experience in Canada? Obtaining a work permit may be the solution for you.
          • Parents and Grandparents Super Visa – If you want your parents or grandparents to come visit for a longer period of time, a super visa may be the best solution.

          • STUDY
            • Why Study in Canada?
            • Student Direct Stream
            • Study in Canada News Articles
            • Study in Canada FAQ

            • Study in Canada: Steps
              • Step-by-Step Guide for International Students
              • How International Students Can Immigrate to Canada
              • Find Universities in Canada
              • Find Colleges in Canada
              • Get Admission to a University or College
              • Language Tests Converter
              • Financial Requirements
            • Work and Study in Canada
              • Work and Study in Canada
              • Internships and Co-Op Programs
              • On-Campus Work
              • Off-Campus Work
            • Work After Graduation
              • Work After Graduation
              • Post Graduation Work Permit
            • Studying in Quebec
              • Conditions to Qualify under PEQ – Graduate of Quebec Stream
              • How to Prove French Abilities under PEQ
              • Financial Requirements to Study in Quebec

            • EMPLOYMENT
              • Employment & Recruitment
                • Canada Priority Residence Program (CPRP)
                • Canada Employers
                • Job Search for Immigrants
                • Recruitment Team
              • Work Permits
                • LMIA-Based Work Permits
                • LMIA-Exemptions
                • Work Permit Exemptions
                • Open Work Permits
                • Global Skills Stream
                • International Mobility Program
                • International Experience Canada Program
                • Working in Quebec
                • Live-in Caregivers
              • The Application Process
                • How to Apply for a Work Permit?
                • What Happens After Submission?
                • How to Change or Extend Your Work Permit?
              • Working While Studying
                • Work on Campus
                • Work off Campus

              • Evaluation Form


                Fill out our FREE Immigration Evaluation Form and we will advise you within 48 Hours if you qualify to Immigrate to Canada.



                Click Here

              FREEEVALUATION
              Monday, 29 August 2016 / Published in Immigration, Immigration Manuals, PNP

              Additional Instructions that Apply to Applications for the Start-Up Business Class


              Last Updated on August 29, 2016

              The Additional Instructions that Apply to Applications for the Start-Up Business Class

              At the completeness check stage, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will not assess the following:

              • The Commitment Certificate or the Letter of Support
              • The language proficiency
              • The settlement funds and,
              • The post-secondary education requirements

              At the completeness check stage, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will only verify that the applicants have included the supporting documentation concerning these requirements in the application. Thereafter, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will confirm the case notes on the Global Case Management System (GCMS). In particular, it will confirm that the Case Processing Centre in Ottawa (CPC-O) has received a valid Commitment Certificate. Only after doing this, will the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) indicate that the application is complete. It will do this by entering a value of ‘Met’ in the Global Case Management System (GCMS).

              The Federal Skilled Worker, The Federal Skilled Trades, The Canadian Experience and Start-Up Business Classes – The Process for Assessing Applications Against the Ministerial Instructions (MIs)

              The Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will initially assess the applicant’s submission on an as-is basis. Thereafter, it will make a final determination of eligibility for processing, based on the applicable Ministerial Instructions (MIs).

              Therefore, the applicant would need to submit a complete application in accordance with the requirements prescribed at the time of the application. In addition, the applicant would need to meet all the criteria described in the applicable Ministerial Instructions (MIs) in place on the date the officers receive the application. Only then, would the authorities consider the application eligible for processing.

              The officers would inform the applicant once they find the application eligible for processing. Typically, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will make a positive eligibility determination. Thereafter, the processing will commence. As a result, the processing fees will no longer be refundable from this point onwards.

              In some cases, the officers might deem the application ineligible for processing. In this scenario, they will inform the applicant accordingly. The applicant will also receive a refund of the processing fees. However, it is worth noting that the officers will not return the application to the applicant.

              Situations could arise where the officers find that the application meets all the criteria of the applicable Ministerial Instructions (MIs). In this scenario, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will:

              • Make a final positive determination of eligibility for processing
              • Place the application into process
              • Inform the applicant of this fact and,
              • Begin assessing the application against the relevant program requirements

              It is worth highlighting that in this case, the authorities will not refund the processing fees.

              Similarly, situations could arise where the officers find that the application does not meet all the criteria of the applicable Ministerial Instructions (MIs). In this scenario, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will:

              • Make a final negative determination of eligibility for processing
              • Record the outcome and the reasons for this in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
              • Initiate a refund of the processing fees and,
              • Inform the applicant accordingly

              Note:

              • When they make a final negative determination of eligibility for processing determination, the officers would need to mention their reasons for determination clearly in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)

              The Ministerial Instructions (MIs) for the Various Classes

              Officers might feel the need to go through the various Ministerial Instructions (MIs) applicable to the various classes. For this, they could refer to the table given below.

              Class

              Ministerial Instructions (MIs)

              The Federal Skilled Workers Class

              MI 1 – February 27, 2008

              MI 2 – June 26, 2010

              MI 3 – July 01, 2011

              MI 4 – November 05, 2011

              MI 5 – July 01, 2012

              MI 8 – May 04, 2013

              MI 12 – May 01, 2014

              The Federal Skilled Trades Class

              MI 6 – January 02, 2013

              MI 12 – May 01, 2014

              The Canadian Experience Class

              MI 2 – June 26, 2010

              MI 10 – November 09, 2013

              MI 12 – May 01, 2014

              The Start-up Business Class

              MI 7 – March 30, 2013

              The Federal Skilled Worker, The Federal Skilled Trades, The Canadian Experience and Start-Up Business Classes – The Process for Putting the Application into Process

              As mentioned before, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) will carry out a completeness check. It will also carry out a final determination of eligibility for processing under the relevant Ministerial Instructions (MIs) – if applicable – in place at the time of the application.

               

              Following a positive completeness check and a positive final determination of eligibility for processing under Ministerial Instructions (MIs) (if any) in place at the time of the application, the Centralised Intake Office (CIO) would need to:

              • Create a file in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
              • Enter the appropriate code in the Category field in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
              • Cost recover the applicable processing fees and enter the confirmation in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
              • Record the Global Case Management System (GCMS) file number on the paper file
              • Send an acknowledgement receipt of the letter to the applicant
                • This letter would inform the applicant that the officers have placed the application into processing (and if applicable, transferred the application to another office)
              • Transfer the paper file to the processing office in accordance with the existing file transfer policies and,
              • Transfer the electronic file to the processing office in the Global Case Management System (GCMS) by making that office the primary office for processing

              Are you eligible to Immigrate to Canada?

              Find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada in less than 48 hours by filling our FREE Online Evaluation form. Click Here. 

               

              Close

              Immigration Manuals

              • Express Entry Manuals

              CANADA NEWS ARTICLES

              Recent Posts

              • Saskatchewan Immigration Issues 269 Invitations In New PNP Draw

                Saskatchewan Immigration Issues 269 Invitations In New PNP Draw

              • COVID-19: Canada Bans Passenger Flights From India and Pakistan

                COVID-19: Canada Bans Passenger Flights From India and Pakistan

              Site Search

              Podcasts

              Listen on Google Podcasts

              Subscribe to Our Newsletter

              Interested Candidates

              Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free evaluation form We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.

              • Free Evaluation Form

              Interested Agents

              Immigration.ca welcomes affiliations with qualified agents. Follow the link below to find out more.

              • Contact Us

              Interested Employers

              Kindly contact us here to receive further information.

              • Contact Us


              News

              Read more news about Canada Immigration.

              • Latest News

              Follow Immigration.ca

              facebook
              twitter
              Follow
              youtube
              linkedin

              What You Can Read Next

              Saskatchewan Immigration Issues 269 Invitations In New PNP Draw

              Saskatchewan Immigration Issues 269 Invitations In New PNP Draw

              23 April 2021 By Colin R. Singer in Canada Immigration News Articles, Provincial News Articles, Saskatchewan-news
              COVID-19: Canada Bans Passenger Flights From India and Pakistan

              COVID-19: Canada Bans Passenger Flights From India and Pakistan

              23 April 2021 By Colin R. Singer in Canada Immigration News Articles, Coronavirus
              Immigration Expected to Fuel Nova Scotia’s Economic Recovery Post-COVID-19

              Immigration Expected to Fuel Nova Scotia’s Economic Recovery Post-COVID-19

              22 April 2021 By Colin R. Singer in Canada Immigration News Articles, Nova Scotia, Provincial News Articles
              Canadians Want Border to Stay Closed, Expect Return to Normal In Second Half of 2021: Poll

              Canadians Want Border to Stay Closed, Expect Return to Normal In Second Half of 2021: Poll

              22 April 2021 By Colin R. Singer in Canada Immigration News Articles, Canada-U.S. border, Coronavirus
              Canadian Immigration Program For Hong Kong Youth Gets 500 Applicants In First 3 Weeks

              Canadian Immigration Program For Hong Kong Youth Gets 500 Applicants In First 3 Weeks

              21 April 2021 By Colin R. Singer in Canada Immigration, Canada Immigration News Articles

              Canada Immigration

              • Home
              • Profile
              • Immigration
              • Temporary Visa
              • Study
              • Employment
              • Immigration.ca News

              Immigration.ca Network

              • Latest CRS Score
              • SkilledWorker
              • Investment Immigration
              • Buy a Business & Move to Canada
              • GRN Montreal
              • Canada Immigration News
              • Colin Singer

              Other Links

              • Agents and Affiliates
              • Find Our Affiliates
              • Canada Case Law
              • Immigration Wiki
              • Immigration Manuals
              • Operational Bulletins
              • International Business Programs
              • Universities Evaluation Form
              • Colleges Evaluation Form
              • Podcasts
              • Videos
              • eBook Series
              • Publications
              • Wikipedia
              Listen on Google Podcasts

              Help

              • Free Immigration Evaluation
              • Immigration Discussion Forum
              • Immigration FAQ
              • Contact Us
              • Telephone Consultation
              • Download Our New Mobile App
              • Link to Us
              • Sitemap
              • Disclaimer
              • Privacy Statement
              • Fraud Alert

              Contact

              Tel: +1 (514) 487-2011


              Fax: +1 (514) 487-2385



              Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center (CCIRC) Inc.

              Montreal Head Office
              4999 Ste-Catherine St. W, Suite 515
              Montreal, Quebec
              Canada, H3Z 1T3

              Toronto Office (By appointment)

              Mana Hosseini, B.A., M.B.A., JD
              President, Start Up Visa
              Business Advisory Group

              181 University Ave, Suite 2200
              Toronto, Ontario
              Canada, M5H 3M7

              Email: [email protected]
              Tel: +1 (514) 487-2011 
              Fax: +1 (416) 644-4675


              ©Copyright CCIRC Inc. 2020. All rights reserved.

              TOP
              Immigration.ca Logo
              • Free Evaluation
              • Home
              • Profile
                • Immigration Attorney Profile
                • Authorized by the Government of Canada
                • Our Team
                • Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
                • Client References
                • Colin Singer Wikipedia Profile
                • Back
              • Immigration
                • Canada Immigration Overview
                • Express Entry Overview
                  • Express Entry
                  • Federal Skilled Worker
                  • Federal Skilled Trades
                  • Canadian Experience Class
                  • Back
                • Provincial Immigration
                • Quebec Immigration
                • Business and Investment Immigration
                • Atlantic Immigration Pilot
                • Sponsorship Immigration
                • Refugee Immigration
                • Criminal Inadmissibility
                • Citizenship
                • Back
              • Temporary Visa
                • Canada Temporary Visa Overview
                • Canada Visit/Tourist Visa
                • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
                • Canada Student Visa
                • Canada Work Permit
                • Parents and Grandparents Super Visa
                • Back
              • Business
                • Canada Business Immigration
                • Provincial Entrepreneurs Programs
                • Self-Employed Programs
                • Start-up Visa
                • International Business Immigration Programs
                • Buy a Business
                • Quebec Entrepreneurs Program
                • Quebec Investor Program
                • Back
              • Study
                • Canada Study Assessment
                • Why Study in Canada?
                • Student Direct Stream
                • Study in Canada: Steps
                  • Study in Canada: Steps
                  • Step-by-Step Guide for International Students
                  • How International Students Can Immigration to Canada
                  • Find Universities in Canada
                  • Find Colleges in Canada
                  • Get Admission to a University or College
                  • Language Tests Converter
                  • Financial Requirements
                  • Back
                • Work and Study in Canada
                  • Work and Study in Canada
                  • Internships and Co-Op Programs
                  • On-Campus Work
                  • Off-Campus Work
                  • Back
                • Work After Graduation
                  • Work After Graduation
                  • Post Graduation Work Permit
                  • Back
                • Studying in Quebec
                  • Conditions to Qualify under PEQ – Graduate of Quebec Stream
                  • How to Prove French Abilities under PEQ
                  • Financial Requirements to Study in Quebec
                  • Back
                • Study in Canada News Articles
                • Study in Canada FAQ
                • Back
              • Employment
                • Employment & Immigration Programs
                  • Employment & Recruitment
                  • Canada Priority Residence Program (CPRP)
                  • Canada Employers
                  • Job Search for Immigrants
                  • Back
                • Work Permits
                  • Work Permits
                  • LMIA-Based Work Permits
                  • LMIA-Exemptions
                  • Work Permit Exemptions
                  • Open Work Permits
                  • Global Skills Stream
                  • International Mobility Program
                  • International Experience Canada Program
                  • Working in Quebec
                  • Live-in Caregivers
                  • Back
                • The Application Process
                  • How to Apply for a Work Permit?
                  • What Happens After Submission?
                  • How to Change or Extend Your Work Permit?
                  • Back
                • Working While Studying
                  • Work on Campus
                  • Work off Campus
                  • Back
                • Back
              Free Immigration Evaluation
              Click Here

              Free Immigration Evaluation Forms

              • Skilled Worker Assessment
              • Business Immigration Assessment
              • Start-up Visa Assessment
              • Family Class Sponsorship Assessment
              • Canada Study Assessment
              • Telephone Consultation
              Send this to a friend