Types of Immigrants Economic Immigrants These immigrants include

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Types of Immigrants

Types of Immigrants

Economic Immigrants • These immigrants include skilled workers and business immigrants. • If one

Economic Immigrants • These immigrants include skilled workers and business immigrants. • If one person in a family qualifies, then the rest of the immediate family qualifies.

Economic – Skilled Immigrant • To be accepted as a skilled immigrant, you must

Economic – Skilled Immigrant • To be accepted as a skilled immigrant, you must qualify under the points system. Usually the number of points required is 67, however, this can change from year to year. • The points system is adjusted by the government depending on the needs of the country.

Economic - Business class immigrants • Must show they are willing and able to

Economic - Business class immigrants • Must show they are willing and able to make a financial contribution to Canada’s economy. – For example, starting/buying or investing in a business that employs at least one person outside of the family. The amount of investment is dependent on the area the immigrant settles in.

Economic - Business class immigrants – Business immigrants need only 35 points to enter

Economic - Business class immigrants – Business immigrants need only 35 points to enter Canada. • The government is working on eliminating this category

Family Immigrants • The purpose of this category is to unite Canadian residents (both

Family Immigrants • The purpose of this category is to unite Canadian residents (both citizens and immigrants) with their families. • Eligible relations include spouses, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and in some cases, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, and grandchildren.

Family Immigrants • The government is decreasing the number of people within this category

Family Immigrants • The government is decreasing the number of people within this category to approximately 10 000 per year • The sponsoring family member agrees to provide the immigrant with housing and other needs for 3 -10 years if the new immigrant runs into financial difficulty.

Refugees • A refugee is someone who fears cruel or inhumane treatment (or even

Refugees • A refugee is someone who fears cruel or inhumane treatment (or even death) in his or her home country. • The persecution may occur for many reasons such as race, religion, political opinion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, … • In a typical year, Canada accepts 24 000 to 33 000 refugees a year.

WHY DO WE NEED IMMIGRANTS? • Many demographers believe that Canada needs immigration because:

WHY DO WE NEED IMMIGRANTS? • Many demographers believe that Canada needs immigration because: • It can fill in Canada’s declining birth rate • Fill in the gap due to emigration • Maintain services and social programs through increased tax dollars

WHY DO WE NEED IMMIGRANTS? • Meet the demand for skilled labour that may

WHY DO WE NEED IMMIGRANTS? • Meet the demand for skilled labour that may be unavailable in Canada • Understand languages and cultures of Canada’s international trading partners

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