CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Protect yourself! Use a lawyer who is authorised to practice in Canada.  BOOK A ZOOM CONSULTATION No individual can guarantee you a card to live in Canada permanently. This is the prerogative of the Canadian government, which selects qualified individuals and grants them a confirmation of permanent residence. After an individual has landed in Canada, then he will be granted a permanent resident card. It is your duty to guard yourself from scammers, or ‘choppas’, by verifying that the person you are dealing with is authorised to represent you and your family. The Canadian government will only accept applications from lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial law society. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also accepts applications from notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec and consultants who are members in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Con...

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA    Dear Miss Powell, I have been a manager with a security company for over seven years. I have been contemplating migrating to Canada about two years now with my wife and son. What are my chances of getting through? What is the fastest way to get through? Is Canada still accepting applications? I want some help, but with all the scamming I don’t know who to trust. Any help you can give would be appreciated. A.B. Dear AB, Canada is still accepting applications from individuals worldwide via their website for the various immigration programmes. It is a wise move to apply now, as the government has been focusing on increasing the number of applications that it accepts over the next few months, to stay on target with it immigration goals for this year. Individuals, from time to time, ask what their chances are in being granted permanent residence in Canada. While I would love to help as many people as possible, I need more information tha...

  Dear Miss Powell, I applied for a visitor’s visa to Canada and it was rejected. They say that I am inadmissible. What does that mean? I had a visa before and visited several times, so I don’t understand what they mean now. What can I do? – A.N. Dear A.N., An individual can be deemed inadmissible for several reasons. A person that is deemed inadmissible will not be permitted to enter or stay in Canada for reasons such as: he has been found guilty of misrepresentation, he has committed or been convicted of a crime, either within their home country or in Canada. It could also mean that you are not permitted to enter or stay in Canada because of your health condition. In the latter case, you could be deemed to be medically inadmissible and I would need more information to address that issue. The most common reason that an individual is deemed inadmissible is usually because of a criminal offence. I would strongly recommend that you consult with an immigration lawyer, provide a copy o...

Dear Miss Powell, I am looking worldwide for opportunities to do well. I am a 28-year-old recent graduate with a master’s degree from the United States of America (USA). However, with what is happening there, I am wondering where is the best place for me to explore – Canada or Australia. Which has the better immigration system? Can I qualify to live in Canada even if I don’t have family there? I hear that I need to show that I have a certain amount of savings and investments. How much would I need? Thanks in advance for your guidance. – A.F. Dear A.F., Canada and Australia have a similar immigration system. However, many Jamaicans prefer Canada because of its proximity to Jamaica. Both countries have a points-based immigration system, whereby individuals who have the education, skills, work experience, and other factors, may get permanent residence in a matter of months. I will highlight below why I recommend Canada. However, ultimately, the decision is yours. FIND OUT I...

Dear Ms Powell, I read your last article about how to choose a representative for an application for permanent residence. I found that very informative. I'm following your instructions to make sure that the representative is authorised by the Canadian government. I found out that the lawyer is authorised, and he charges a fee for the consultation. Is that a standard practice? I'm not sure what to expect and how to really prepare for the meeting. I'm a little nervous and want it to go well. Can you provide a guideline to help me with my preparation? - B.E. Dear B.E,. Thank you for your feedback and your questions. I always welcome hearing from readers like you. Being prepared for a consultation with a lawyer is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. You will save time and money by being organised and having a systematic approach to your meeting. Most lawyers charge a fee for the consultation, but some will offer you a free initial consul...