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:: Canada permanent residence - Immigration Canada selection interview questions ::
The selection interview is often the most stressful part of the application process. However, it can be dealt with in the same manner as all other interviews: with solid preparation.
Applicants should
- Be aware of, and study all the forms that they have submitted in support of their application. They should be prepared to verbally support any and all statements that they have made.
- Make an effort to learn about Canada before the interview. Knowledge about events in Canada, basic geography and particularly the existing Canadian job market are all important. This information is easily accessible over the Internet. If the applicant has made efforts to research the Canadian job market they should bring along documentation that tends to support such a claim.
- Brush up on their English and/or French language skills. Frequently applicants tend to overestimate their proficiency in English and/or French, with the result that the visa officer reassesses the applicant at a lower level. This is an area where preparation clearly pays off.
- Rehearse for the interview to reduce stress and build confidence. Having a friend or relative interview the applicant is an excellent way for the interviewee to prepare themselves.
- Maintain a cool and personable demeanour during the interview. Losing one's temper or composure in the face of a tough question detracts from an applicant's suitability and may sometimes raise questions as to credibility. Always respond in a polite but firm manner.
- Dress formally and arrive on time.
Interviews are always different from an applicant to another. However, please find some potential questions that could arise at the interview:
- What is your profession?
- Give us some information regarding your origin/family/ethnic background;
- Why do you want to leave your country?
- What made you decide to apply for immigration into Canada?
- What do you expect Canada to be like?
- Is there any specific reasons why you chose Canada as your destination?
- What do you do now?
- Where do you see yourself in five years from now?
- What is the source of your funds?
- Do your parents plan to join you in Canada once you land?
- What if you are not allowed to immigrate?
- What will you do if you are unable to secure employment in Canada?
- Do you have any friends or relatives living in Canada?
- Do you have anyone who can help your settlement in Canada?
- What did your job entail when you worked for [Your Employer]?
- What training did you have to be a [Your Ocuupation]?
- What year did you leave XYZ Company and begin working at ABC Company?
- What skills are involved in your current occupation?
- Was any of your work experience done in the English language?
- What would be the first thing you would do about finding work in Canada?
- Are you familiar with the job market in [Your Destination in Canada]?
- Have you researched the market demand for your intended occupation?
- How much savings do you have to help you through the period of settlement to finding work?
- How were you able to save that amount of money?
- Supposing you were accepted as an immigrant into Canada, what do you see yourself doing five years from now.
- This is a job description of your intended occupation. Can you read it to me please?
- What do you like doing in your spare time?
- Where in Canada do you want to establish and why?
- What do you know about Canada?
- What do you know about your profession in Canada?
- Please describe your typical work day.
- Could you tell me a bit about yourself?
- Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?
- Could you give me the name of three Canadian cities and three Canadian provinces?
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