Benefits and related policies for temporary residents of Canada with work visas

As a temporary resident with a Canadian work visa, what are the similarities and differences in government welfare, work and life compared with permanent residents or citizens of Canada? On this issue, I would like to briefly introduce the benefits and related policies enjoyed by temporary Canadian residents with work visas in Canada, especially in BC Province.

1. Everyone is equal before the law.

As long as you are in Canada, regardless of your status, citizens, permanent residents or temporary residents (holders of tourist, work or study visas) should consciously abide by Canadian laws and learn to use them to safeguard their own interests. Even foreigners with temporary work visas, when they encounter unfair treatment or disputes in their work and life, remember not to worry and seek legal help as soon as possible to protect themselves.

Second, spouse employment and children's schooling.

As a work visa applicant, his spouse and children can come to Canada to apply for an open work visa and a student visa at the same time. If there is no need for work or study, you can also apply for a temporary visit visa. The open work visa has no restrictions on the type of work and employer, and the validity period will be the same as or slightly shorter than that of the main applicant. Temporary visitor visas are not allowed to engage in paid work under any circumstances.

Regarding enrollment of children under 5 years old 18, the provisions of BC province are as follows: children of work visa holders can enroll in BC province without applying for a student visa. At the same time, BC law stipulates that BC residents aged 5 to 16 must attend school and receive education, and BC public schools provide them with free education. However, it is up to the school to decide whether the child belongs to BC residents. If children want to receive higher education, they must apply for a student visa after receiving the letter of admission from colleges and universities.

Three. British Columbia public health service

As temporary residents, with visas valid for 6 months or more, they can apply for BC Medical Service Plan (MSP), which can provide medical insurance for BC residents, including doctor's fees and hospitalization fees. But this plan does not include dental insurance and drug reimbursement. Employers can usually provide more comprehensive additional medical insurance. It should be noted that both temporary residents and permanent residents need a three-month approval period after applying for MSP, during which they cannot enjoy MSP insurance, and they must purchase other private medical insurance to avoid high medical expenses.

Four. Canada Milk Gold and Child Care Program

As Canadian residents, temporary residents, like permanent residents or citizens, their children under 18 can enjoy Canadian children's tax incentives and universal childcare benefits provided by the federal government. However, unlike permanent residents or citizens, people with temporary resident status must stay in Canada for 18 months before they can apply for these two benefits.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) British Columbia driver's license requirements

Part-time student visa holders can use their original driver's license and its translation within 90 days after landing in BC province, and must change BC driver's license after 90 days, otherwise they will be regarded as driving without a license. Especially after 20 1310.7, 13, the original driver's license was turned over to the industrial and commercial bank of China, the driver's license management department of BC province, because BC province laws stipulate that each person can only hold one valid driver's license.

Six, landing service agencies

There are many government-funded non-profit landing services in cities in Canada, which provide all kinds of help and consultation for new residents, especially permanent residents, such as free ESL language courses, employment guidance and employment information, life skills training and so on. Although temporary residents such as work permit holders may not be able to enjoy most of these services, they can still seek free help and guidance from these landing services when they encounter problems, and most landing services will try their best to provide assistance.

Finally, although temporary residents with work visas cannot enjoy all the same government and social benefits as permanent residents or citizens (such as free ESL language training and student loans). ), they are all Canadian residents and enjoy all the benefits and legal protection provided by the federal and local governments.