Residency Questionnaires/Interview Preparation

The CIC Interview is not a very complicated process for a genuine applicant. It is simply an attempt to understand your situation and your motivations for wanting to move to Canada.

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS APPEARING FOR INTERVIEW.

  • Bring copies of the initial application you filled out
  • Carry originals of all your educational certificates, and any job offer or contract letters mentioned in your application
  • Bring your English language test results copy
  • Bring your passport
  • Prepare for questions about your field of study.
  • Detail your present job responsibilities to ascertain that you can settle down in Canada under your job category
  • Conduct research beforehand about the city that has the maximum demand for your trade
  • Speak the truth

CATEGORY 1: ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

The following are examples of questions you can expect your interviewer to ask:

  • 1. Tell us a little about yourself and your lifestyle?
  • 2. Give us some information about your origin/family background/ethnicity.
  • 3. Please describe your typical workday.
  • 4. What do you like doing in your spare time?
  • 5. Where do you live?
  • 6. Do you own a house, or do you rent? Or is it company provided?
  • 7. (If you have children under 18) Where are your children now? Are they alone at home? (Note: In Canada, it is illegal to leave children under 12 unattended).
  • 8. Do your parents live in the same home?
  • 9. Do you plan to bring them to Canada if your application is approved?
  • 10. If not, who will look after them if you move to Canada?
  • 11. What’s your current relationship status – single/married/engaged?
  • 12. Where do your spouses/fiancé’s parents live?
  • 13. How long have you been married? Or, when do you plan to marry?
  • 14. What’s the name and D.O.B of your spouse?
  • 15. Have you been previously married?
  • 16. Do you have other children not listed in this application?
  • 17. How would you rate your English language skills? How about French? (Note: You can expect to be tested on this if you claim some degree of skills).
  • 18. Tell us where you think you are excellent, good, or bad in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • 19. How well do your spouse and children speak English/French?
  • 20. Have you ever been in trouble with the law?
  • 21. Do your spouse and children support your plan to move to Canada?
  • 22. Do you have family in Canada?
  • 23. What would you do if your immigration application were to be rejected?

CATEGORY 2: JOBS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1. What is your profession?
  • 2. Where are you working now?
  • 3. Can you give us the name of your supervisor/person you are reporting to/your immediate manager?
  • 4. What is your title?
  • 5. What does your job involve?
  • 6. Is this a full time or part time job?
  • 7. How long have you worked at this company?
  • 8. Have you had the same position since you started?
  • 9. What jobs have you had prior to this?
  • 10. Can you provide references?
  • 11. Why did you quit those jobs and why you are going to quit your current one to move to Canada?
  • 12. Tell us about your educational background.
  • 13. What qualifications do you have for your present job?
  • 14. Were you trained before taking on this role?
  • 15. How many people work in your department/company? How many work under you?
  • 16. Who do you report to in the company? Could you give us their contact information?
  • 17. What are you currently working on?
  • 18. Would you say you are doing well in this company?
  • 19. Do you think that you will find a similar job in Canada?
  • 20. Do you think your qualifications are sufficient to help you find a job?
  • 21. How can your current job help you get a similar job in Canada?
  • 22. How can your current job help you to integrate in Canadian society?
  • 23. Do you plan to study in Canada?
  • 24. Will you undergo a training/upgrade your skills or apply for an internship before taking a new job?
  • 25. Have you had your qualifications assessed in Canada?

CATEGORY 3: FINANCIAL POSITION

  • 1. What is your financial position?
  • 2. What is your current source of income?
  • 3. How much money do you earn at your present job?
  • 4. Do you have any other sources of income? How much do you earn from those?
  • 5. How much money do you have in the bank?
  • 6. Can you provide bank statements from the last few years?
  • 7. What other assets do you have?
  • 8. What are your assets worth, approximately, at today’s market rates? Do you have an assessment report?
  • 9. If your immigration application were to be approved, would you sell your assets before moving to Canada?

CATEGORY 4: WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT CANADA

  • 1. How much do you know about Canada?
  • 2. What exactly have you heard about Canada?
  • 3. What do you expect Canada to be like?
  • 4. Who is Canada’s Prime Minister?
  • 5. What is the capital of Canada?
  • 6. How many Canadian Provinces can you name?
  • 7. Can you name some Canadian cities, or could you give me the name of 3 Canadian cities and 3 Canadian provinces?
  • 8. What is the name of the premier of the province that you plan to settle in?

CATEGORY 5: IMMIGRATING TO CANADA

  • 1. Why do you want to leave your country?
  • 2. Why do you want to come to Canada?
  • 3.Are you prepared for the challenges that come with moving to a new country?
  • 4. Why did you choose Canada? Why not Australia, New Zealand, the US, or Britain?
  • 5.Where in Canada would you like to settle and why?
  • 6.What are your preparations for leaving your country?
  •      a. Would you sell all of your equity/assets?
  •      b. Is there any emotional and/or psychological preparation associated with leaving your country?
  •      c. How do you think your spouse and kids will cope with the emotional and psychological stress associated with            leaving their friends and relatives?
  • 7. Which city in Canada do you want to go to? Why did you decide on that city?
  • 8. Do you have family/friends in Canada? If so, where do they live?
  • 9. (If your intended destination is different from the one you have family in) Why did you choose City X rather than City Y if that’s where you have family?
  • 10. Will you change your mind and settle in City Y if your application is approved?
  • 11. Will your relatives/friends assist you after you move to Canada?
  • 12. How do you plan to connect with your relatives/friends if you live in different cities?
  • 13. How will you support yourself and your family before you find a job in Canada?
  • 14. How are you preparing yourself and your family for Canada?
  • 15. How much money do you plan to take with you to Canada?
  • 16. How long do you think your funds will last you if you haven’t found a job?
  • 17. Have you found out about the cost of living in your intended destination?
  • 18. Explain how you plan to find a job in Canada.
  • 19. Will you be using the Internet for your job search?
  • 20. What other means would you use to find a job?
  • 21. There are many job seekers in Canada who are familiar with current industry practices, why do you believe you can get the job ahead of them?
  • 22. Have you been in touch with prospective employers in Canada with regard to your job search?
  • 23. Do you know of any associations or licensing bodies related to your profession in Canada?
  • 24. Have you attempted to contact them? If yes, what did they say?
  • 25. What do you know about your profession in Canada?
  • 26. What would you do if you could not find a job in your field, or are unable to secure employment?
  • 27. Would you seek government unemployment benefits while you are unemployed?
  • 28. Would you return to your home country if you couldn’t find a job in your chosen field?
  • 29. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
  • 30. Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of any violation of the law?