Personal Interview

The personal interview is a very important aspect of any application for Permanent Resident status in Canada. Applicants may be required to meet with a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officer in order to discuss their qualifications for immigration to Canada.

Although interview waiving is becoming more common for Skilled Worker applicants, a personal interview is always a possibility. A personal interview does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with the application. It could simply mean that the Canadian Immigration Office is auditing its interview waiver procedures for the purposes of quality control.

The personal interview is designed with two purposes in mind:

• To verify information presented in the application.
• To counsel applicants about establishing in Canada.

Regarding the first point, the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officer must determine the accuracy of all facts presented in the application. During the interview, supporting documentation may be examined and the applicant may be asked to elaborate on information presented in the written application to check their language standard.

Once a Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officer has determined that an applicant is qualified for immigration to Canada, the personal interview becomes an opportunity for the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officer to provide the applicant with information concerning his or her relocation. This may include information about living and/or working conditions in the area where the applicant intends to reside.

NOTE: GICS offers Interview Preparation Course for applicants been called for an visa interview. Check services offered for more details.