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Q1: What is the main purpose of a passport?

A passport’s purpose is to prove you are a citizen on that country.

Q2: What are the three common types of visas and when should they be used?

Tourist visa à used for tourism.

Residence visa à gives you permission to live in a country for a stated period of time, but you cannot work there.

· Common for students and for spouses of expats

Work visa à gives you permission to work in the country  

Q3: What is the TFWP? Why would foreigners apply for it?

TFWP = Temporary Foreign Workers Program

It allows Canadian businesses to hire foreign workers for up to 4 years if that job requires a skill that Canada lacks.

Foreigners might want to apply for the TFWP because they have a chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada afterwards.

Q4: What are some pros and cons of working abroad?

Pros

· Can expand cultural awareness

· Can earn a higher salary

· Shows courage and different thinking

Cons

· Away from family and friends

· Language barriers

· The foreign country’s living conditions might not be good compared to the home country

Q5: How can students get international experience?

Many universities offer exchange programs where study can study or even work in a foreign country for a semester.

Global Affairs Canada also partners with many countries to make it easier for young Canadians to get work permits in those countries (e.g., Australia, France, Span, and Japan).