Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the different immigration programs available to me?

    Choosing a program can be a daunting task. Upon assessing your situation, a Crawford immigration expert will be able to take the stress out of this process for you. There are numerous immigration programs available depending on your own personal situation (family class immigration, economic immigration, immigration on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, etc.). A Crawford immigration expert will be able to advise you on which program would be best for you and your family. The three main types of economic immigration programs are outlined below.

    Federal Skilled Worker Program
    Individuals are assessed on the basis of their education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French and various other factors that will assist them in becoming established in the United States. For further information on eligibility criteria please contact Crawford Immigration.

    The United States Experience Class
    Temporary foreign workers or foreign students who have graduated in the United States are eligible to apply for permanent residence in this category. There are various criteria that must be fulfilled in order to qualify under the United States Experience Class. The National Occupational Codes (NOC) eligible for this category are Skill Type O, Skill Level A & B, with the exception of a few hospitality and food service based positions. For further information on eligibility criteria and NOC requirements please contact a Crawford immigration expert.

    Provincial Nominee Programs
    Provincial Nominee programs are employer and provincially driven programs which allows for them to nominate individuals who wish to settle in a particular province. Applications can be made through immigration consultants but must be submitted and processed through the particular province you wish to settle in. Each province has its own programs and eligibility criteria. Your application will be assessed on various factors, similar to the Federal Skilled Worker program. For further information on how to apply and/or eligibility criteria, contact a Crawford Immigration expert.

  • The process is not a one size fits all process. Processing time depends on your personal circumstances, availability of personal documentation and government processing times in both the United States and the United States Visa offices in your home country. A Crawford immigration expert will be able to estimate how long it will take for you to obtain your visa for permanent residence once an assessment of your situation is made. For more comprehensive processing times please contact a Crawford immigration expert to tailor a program to your individual needs.

  • Crawford Immigration service fees vary from program to program. We do all the paperwork and follow up with the Canadian/United States Authorities and ensure all documentation is submitted correctly and on time - saving time and hassle. The fees below must be PAID DIRECTLY TO THE United States GOVERNMENT. Not all these fees will be applicable to you, depending on your personal immigration plan, marital status, and family circumstances.

    A Crawford immigration expert will be able to give a comprehensive breakdown of the costs to you before any application is submitted.

  • The only programs that require settlement funds are the Federal Skilled Worker and Business Class Programs. The United States Experience Class and Provincial Nominee programs (with the exception of Provincial Business Class) DO NOT require settlement funds. Settlement funds do not apply to people applying under NOC O, A or B who HAVE a written job offer from a the United States Employer.


    The amount of settlement funds required will depend on the number of family members. The amounts are updated every year and currently they stand at:

    Number of Family Members        Funds Required($ USD)
    1                                                                  $11,824
    2                                                                  $14,720
    3                                                                  $18,097
    4                                                                  $21,971
    5                                                                  $24,920
    6                                                                  $28,105
    7                                                                  $31,291 or more

  • The first step is to contact a Crawford immigration expert at +1 226-779-2720 or email us at: info@crawfordimmigration.com.

    Crawford will then gather all the information on your personal circumstances and tailor a plan to suit the immigration needs of you and your family. We will handle all of the paperwork and liaise with all the necessary government bodies on your behalf. All you have to do is provide us with the appropriate personal documentation pertaining to your application in a timely manner.

  • Crawford immigration experts are highly experienced professionals and currently have a 100% success rate with their permanent residency applications.

    We take great care and exercise due diligence when conducting the initial assessment and making a judgment on an individual's permanent residency eligibility. In saying this, WE ONLY accept applications that we believe will yield a SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME based on our initial assessment. Under NO circumstances will we move ahead and charge a fee to an application that we feel will not have a greater than 99% chance of acceptance. This would be highly unethical, damaging your chances of a new life in the United States and damaging to our professional reputation.

  • This is dependent on a number of things such as your personal circumstances, occupational classification, current work permit and the immigration program chosen. Upon assessment of your situation a Crawford immigration expert will be able to advise you if your family will be eligible to apply to join you right away in the United States.

  • A written and spoken fluency in English and/or French is expected. The levels required are different, depending on the occupational classification of your profession. Upon assessment of your situation a Crawford immigration expert will be able to advise you regarding the levels of proficiency you will require.

  • Great news! Crawford can simplify the immigration application process. You will only need to fill out our confidential initial assessment form and provide us with information when requested. We prepare all of the paperwork for you.


    Generally the documents Crawford Immigration will be required to provide to the United States government on your behalf are photocopies. This is a non-exhaustive general list and not all documents maybe applicable to everyone:

    •  Birth Certificate of the applicant and all accompanying family members
    •  Marriage Certificate
    •  Proof of common-law relationship (evidence of mortgage, joint bank accounts/trusts, etc.), if applicable
    •  Passports of all family members
    •  Any applicable work and/or study permits
    •  Educational credentials, e.g. diplomas and transcripts
    •  Employment credentials
    •  Police Certificate (criminal record check)