Preparing For Your Canadian Immigration Interview

By Michael Niren October 18, 2013 (Updated July 25, 2024) 9 min. read

The main goal of the interview is to make sure the information you gave is correct and to see how much you know about Canada. Here, we’ll give you the best tips for answering Canada immigration interview questions.

To do well, you should:

Be ready, be clear, and be confident.

Common Canada Immigration Interview Questions and Answers

The following questions can help you prepare for a common immigration interview so that you feel confident going into it:

  1. Why do you want to move to Canada? You will want to answer this in your own words, make sure you are honest about your reason to move, whether it’s to work, to be with family, etc.
  2. Have you used someone else’s help in preparing your application? Answer this question with yes/no. If yes, explain which lawyer or immigration consultant helped you and the company they work for.
  3. What do you see as the biggest challenge of immigrating to Canada? 
  4. What are your religious views? Explain any religious views, if any, and why they are important to you.
  5. What would you do if you couldn’t find a job in Canada? For this question, it is in your best interest to make sure you have a job already lined up in Canada. State your plans for this job.
  6. What do you like to do in your spare time? Let them know any hobbies you may have such as reading, learning, taking care of your family, outdoor activities, music, etc.
  7. Have you ever used any name besides your current name? Let the interviewer know if you’ve ever used another name besides your current name and explain why you have changed it.
  8. Can you tell us about any overseas travel you might have undertaken? Be honest about any travel you have done in the past. If you haven’t traveled overseas, you may tell them this.
  9. Tell me about yourself. Talk about any hobbies, goals, work ethic, or anything in the past that has made you who you are today.
  10. Have you ever been treated for any severe mental or physical illness or any chronic disorder? Applicants with medical or mental illnesses, as well as dangerous behavior connected with those conditions, are not eligible. The grounds for inadmissibility are grouped into two subcategories: Existing physical or mental illnesses, as well as dangerous behavior, or, previous medical or mental problems, with accompanying harmful behavior that is likely to reoccur or lead to other dangerous conduct.
  11. Why did you decide to move to <city>? Explain what opportunities you will have in the certain city you plan on moving to. It is best to know a lot about this city as it will show proof that you have an interest in moving to and staying in this city.
  12. How confident are you in your English or French abilities (Speaking, reading, writing)? All applicants must demonstrate proof of language ability in one of Canada’s two official languages (English and French). You must provide official test results from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  13. What is your source of income? You will want to make sure you make enough income in order to qualify for whichever specific visa you are applying for.
  14. Do you have any debt? Be honest about your finances and whether or not you currently have any debt owed anywhere.
  15. What do you want to do in Canada and what is your goal there? Explain if your plans are to work, travel, visit family, etc., and where you plan on staying, traveling to, etc.
  16. Please describe your typical working day. Explain what was expected from you on a typical workday in your home country and if you are starting a new job in Canada, how it would apply there.
  17. Are you married and do you have children? You should provide the most accurate information about your spouse, whether you are married or not, or if you have recently divorced. You may respond with I currently don’t have any children if that is the case, and if you do have children, you will want to state the number of children, ages, and genders. If you answer a question concerning your status improperly, it may reflect poorly on you and result in a visa denial.
  18. How many Canadian provinces can you name? You will want to study up on your Canadian provinces so that you will at least be able to name a few. The Canadian provinces are: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
  19. Who is Canada’s current prime minister? Currently, Canada’s prime minister is Justin Trudeau. He has been Canada’s prime minister since 2015.
  20. Can you name some famous Canadians? You can do your own research on this topic, but some famous, well-known Canadians are Justin Beiber, Celine Dion, Jim Carrey, Ryan Reynolds and Pamela Anderson.
  21. How many Canadian cities can you name? Some of Canada’s most popular cities include Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Niagra Falls, Victoria, Halifax, Quebec City, Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton.
  22. What do you think is the cost of living in Canada? The cost of living in Canada will vary from different provinces and cities. You will want to do your research on what the cost of living is depending on where you plan on residing in Canada.
  23. Do you have family or friends in Canada? If your visa application demonstrates that you have family or friends in Canada, they will require their names and contact information. This information will assist the interviewer in understanding your relationships and make certain that you have strong support throughout the country.

Canada Work Permit Visa Interview Questions and Answers:

Canadian Embassy Interview Questions for Spouse Visa:

Make sure you are honest and clear. If you are found to have submitted incorrect information or fraudulent paperwork by the visa official, you may be considered inadmissible to Canada. This may be the result even if you submitted the information by mistake so make sure all information you provide is accurate. Answer questions correctly; as it is in your current application. Hire an immigration lawyer to guide you and ensure you don’t make any mistakes in your application.

Here Are Some Interview Questions They May Ask You If You Are Preparing for a Canadian Student/Tourist Visa Interview:

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