Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada is solely responsible for processing times. These times vary depending on the type of application and the number of applications being processed.

Your immigration application is a serious matter that requires the expertise of a specialist. Any error in your file could lead to delays or rejection, which could cost you time and money.

We will legally represent you with Canadian immigration authorities.

We will handle all administrative formalities and bureaucratic procedures on your behalf.

We will present you with the different options available to you so you can choose the program that best suits your needs.

We will inform you immediately if you do not meet the requirements for an immigration program, and we will provide suggestions on how to overcome your weaknesses.

We offer language training to help you prepare for the IELTS/TEF exam and achieve the required score for your application.

By submitting a complete application and the necessary supporting documents, you will increase your chances.

Throughout the process, we will provide you with important information to help you prepare for your new life in Canada. Since the procedure does not stop at visa issuance, we offer support before, during, and after your arrival in Canada.

To get started, please fill out the free evaluation form so we can review your profile and determine your eligibility for an immigration program. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours in your home page - just click on the home tab on the right. After evaluating your form, we will arrange a meeting with BNIC's lead consultant to discuss your evaluation and next steps. We will always contact you through your home page and you will see the file fee submission tab. After validation, you will also see the tab to submit your documents. Once your file has been reviewed to present you with the options available and the cost of our services, management will contact you via your WhatsApp number within 24-48 hours. We will then proceed with signing a contract to begin processing your application.

As a general rule, foreign nationals must obtain a study permit to study in Canada. However, there are exceptions: for example, a study permit is not required for programs of six months or less. If you wish to continue your studies, we strongly encourage you to obtain one. If you come from a country requiring a visa, you will also need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).

Your study permit allows you to work on or off campus under certain conditions, without a work permit.

To return to Canada, you must have a valid travel document/passport, a valid study permit, and a valid Temporary Resident Visa (if applicable).

You do not need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country. Before traveling to Canada, citizens of all other countries must apply for a TRV.

Unless immigration authorities indicate on your travel document/passport that you must leave the country before a specific date, you are allowed to stay in Canada for up to six months.

Generally, international students need a study permit to continue their studies in Canada. However, if your study program lasts six months or less, you do not need a study visa. Nevertheless, if you wish to continue your studies, we strongly advise you to obtain a permit.

Foreign nationals who wish to work in Canada must generally obtain a work permit. However, there are some exceptions.

If you are a citizen of a country that requires a visa to visit Canada, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) like any other visitor.

A valid job offer from a Canadian company, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), a Temporary Resident Visa (depending on your country of origin), and a work permit generally constitute the required criteria. In some cases, certification is also required to practice a given profession.

This will depend on the job offer you have received and the category for which you are applying. However, some work permits have a maximum duration.

This depends on your work permit. Work permits are generally tied to a specific employer, and if you change jobs, you will need to restart the entire process. In some cases, a foreign national can obtain an open work permit, which allows them to work for any employer.

As an authorized foreign worker, you will be covered by the provincial/territorial health insurance plan.

Yes, she must apply for a work permit. If you are authorized to work in Canada for at least six months in an appropriate job, your spouse can apply for an open work permit valid for the same duration as yours.

You must have at least one year of continuous, full-time, paid work experience in an eligible profession within the past ten years; proof of intermediate-advanced language skills in English or French; Canadian study credentials or an assessment of foreign study credentials conducted by a designated institution; and proof of sufficient settlement funds.

You must submit the results of an authorized language test (CELPIP/IELTS/TEF) taken within the past two years.

Yes, provided it is a full-time and non-seasonal job. Please note that some job offers may also require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Yes, PhD students who have completed two years of their program with a satisfactory file, as well as recent graduates, are eligible. You will not be eligible if your studies are funded by a scholarship or grant requiring you to return home after graduation.

Yes, your family can be part of your own application.

You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner; your parents; your grandparents; your dependent children; your brother, sister, niece, nephew, or orphaned, unmarried grandchildren under the age of 18; children you intend to adopt who are under the age of 18; or any other relative if you have no living family members listed above and no relatives who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Yes, provided the child is considered a dependent, they can be included in your spouse's application.

A young person under 19 years of age who is unmarried and financially dependent on their parents. Children unable to support themselves due to a mental or physical disorder, regardless of age, are considered dependents.

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System.

There are IELTS centres around the world. You can visit the ielts.org website to get a list of centres by location and additional information.

Two weeks after taking the IELTS, you will be able to view your results online and you will receive your test report form shortly after.

Yes, you can take the IELTS as many times as you wish.

We give you access to audio and visual learning tutorials that serve as study guides to help you achieve a good score on exams.