PR application during Joblessness

[SURVIVAL]

Hi,

I have received the decision/status of Protected Person and currently I am Jobless. Does it prevent me from submitting my PR application with family members included?

Please guide...

 

[Jummai yerima]

I have received the decision am jobless now

 

[live&love]

You are good to apply for PR. Not having a job will not impact your application.

 

[canuck78]

It currently takes 33 months to get PR for refugees. It is always advisable to try and seek employment.

 

[Medoxtar]

How about someone who hasn’t go for his/her hearing. Will the person be able to get a open work permit till decision time?

 

[canuck78]

How about someone who hasn’t go for his/her hearing. Will the person be able to get a open work permit till decision time?

Getting a work permit is dependent on your need for funds. If you require welfare you will be given a work permit while you wait for your hearing so hopefully you can get off welfare. I takes around 3-4 months I believe to get a work permit at the moment if you both qualify to apply for asylum and you meet the requirement for not having any savings.

 

[Medoxtar]

Thank you. I have another confusion regarding the fees for my PR application.

As per cic website each adult will pay $550 & child $150. Then there is a fee for applicable biometrics, which is recommended to be paid now.

Me and my wife... $1100
Three kids ........... $450
Total ........ $1550

Is above amount is correct to be paid? Please advice..

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/result.asp?countrySelect=CA&lob=pp

Will asylum seeks also

 

[Medoxtar]

Getting a work permit is dependent on your need for funds. If you require welfare you will be given a work permit while you wait for your hearing so hopefully you can get off welfare. I takes around 3-4 months I believe to get a work permit at the moment if you both qualify to apply for asylum and you meet the requirement for not having any savings.

Thanks. But, I’m sure you can’t live for that long with their welfare. We need to get apartment of our own and do some many. It’s more better to work and make some more than the welfare given to us by the government. Before the hearing.

 

[canuck78]

Thanks. But, I’m sure you can’t live for that long with their welfare. We need to get apartment of our own and do some many. It’s more better to work and make some more than the welfare given to us by the government. Before the hearing.

No living on welfare is definitely challenging especially in bigger cities but some are not able to join the job market after claiming asylum.

 

[Medoxtar]

No living on welfare is definitely challenging especially in bigger cities but some are not able to join the job market after claiming asylum.

I thought if you claim asylum at the POE. After everything other certifications you’ll be granted a open work permit so one will be able to live on his or her own. If not it’s going to be worrisome.

 

[canuck78]

I thought if you claim asylum at the POE. After everything other certifications you’ll be granted a open work permit so one will be able to live on his or her own. If not it’s going to be worrisome.

You're not granted a work permit at the POE. Some asylum seeker have to live in homeless shelters until they are able to sort things out.

 

[Medoxtar]

You're not granted a work permit at the POE. Some asylum seeker have to live in homeless shelters until they are able to sort things out.

Sort things out. Pls kindly tell me the kind of things they need to sort out before they’ll be able to start working so make their living worthwhile

 

[canuck78]

Sort things out. Pls kindly tell me the kind of things they need to sort out before they’ll be able to start working so make their living worthwhile

Very confused. Asylum is about safety not about making the best living. You will need to pass the 1st stage hearing where you are either considered eligible to apply for asylum or not, you have to figure out your lawyer from legal aid if you qualify or private if you don't, apply for welfare if you qualify, apply for a work permit if you qualify, find an apartment if you have your own money or stay in a homeless shelter if you have to wait until you get your welfare and work permit. Due to the volume of applicants things take time and processes change. There are some new homeless shelters for refugees starting soon to distribute applicants to smaller cities. No real details have been announced. Do you have a TRV to enter Canada? That is a big obstacle if you don't have one.