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hbm - 31 May 2006 19:50 GMT

hi,
I am new to the Canadian immigration system and am interested
i applying for the PR. I guess I have a huge list of questions...

I am currently on my H1 in the US working as a computer engineer in the
electronics industry. I checked out the point system on the website and
came out with a score higher than the minimum required( i got an 83)
assuming I will have a job offer in Canada.
What exacty do I need to start the process, do I need an employer
who is
willing to sponsor me or do I just need a job offer and pay for the PR
myself.
What kind of a time frame and cost(in US$) are we looking at to
receive the PR, and in the mean time will I be able to work in Canada
using a visa?
Can I add my spouse to the PR after I receive my PR or do I have to
get the processing done simultaneously.
And the last question is about sponsoring my parents for the same.
Can they be included in my application process or should I wait for my
PR. If I do have to wait for my PR how long will their application take
to clear? and in the mean time can they stay with me in Canada?

Thanks,
HBM

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S P Arif Sahari Wibowo - 31 May 2006 21:22 GMT

> I am new to the Canadian immigration system and am interested
> i applying for the PR. I guess I have a huge list of
> questions...

Please read the site http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/
find the class you fit in, then read carefully several times.

> I am currently on my H1 in the US working as a computer
> engineer in the electronics industry. I checked out the point
> system on the website and came out with a score higher than
> the minimum required( i got an 83) assuming I will have a job
> offer in Canada.

That is huge assumption. "Job offer" basically the same thing as
the employer sponsoring you.

I assume you mean this is the (Federal) Skilled Worker class.
Please read http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/ carefully
several times.

> What exacty do I need to start the process, do I need an
> employer who is willing to sponsor me or do I just need a job
> offer and pay for the PR myself.

You don't need job offer (= employer sponsorship) if score is
adequate without it.

Keep in mind you are generally required to take the language
test unless it was your native tongue.

> What kind of a time frame and cost(in US$) are we looking at
> to receive the PR,

Depend on the visa office responsible for your region:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/02a-skilled-fed.html#all

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/before-1.html

> and in the mean time will I be able to work in Canada using a
> visa?

No. Unless you can find a Canadian employer willing to sponsor
you.

> Can I add my spouse to the PR after I receive my PR or do I
> have to get the processing done simultaneously.

If you are married you are required to include your sponsor in
application, even if your spouse won't accompany you.

> And the last question is about sponsoring my parents for the
> same. Can they be included in my application process or should
> I wait for my PR.

AFAIK they cannot be included.

> If I do have to wait for my PR how long will their application
> take to clear?

Depend on the visa office responsible for their region:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/08-fc-parents.html#all

> and in the mean time can they stay with me in Canada?

No.

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