CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION. Dear Miss Powell I have a bachelor’s and a masters degree, as well as a doctor of philosophy degree (PhD). I am exploring the possibilities of living in Canada. What are my chances? – P.P. Dear P.P., Individuals who are highly skilled and educated could have a strong chance of being granted residence to live permanently in Canada. Individuals may qualify by applying through the Express Entry System to qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, the Provincial Nominee Programme or the Canadian Experience Class. The province and the government usually select individuals based on core factors, spouse and common-law factors, and skills transferability. CORE FACTORS The core, or human capital, factors are examined and points given, based on your age, level of education, proficiency in the official languages of English and French, and Canadian work experience. If you are married, then your spouse should be prepared to present their information as...

CLICK THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW Dear Miss Powell, W hat are the various costs associated with applying for permanent residence in Canada via the Express Entry System? I have been saving, but I want to know what fees and costs I can anticipate so that I’m not stressed at the last minute. I look forward to your response. Thank you. – S.W. CLICK THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW Dear S.W., The Express Entry System is a two-stage application process introduced by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015 to manage economic programmes such as the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, the Federal Skilled Trades Programme, Canadian Experience Class, and some Provincial Nominee Programmes. The costs associated with your application vary according to your personal situation and your home country. Apart from ensuring that you have the settlement funds required (see previous articles), you should be prepared to have the required funds to provide proof of your backgro...

 FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA.   click link, complete Dear Mrs Powell, I read all the time about opportunities in Canada because of the shortage of people to work there. How do I apply for a work permit to go to Canada? AT Dear AT, There is indeed a labour shortage in some places in Canada, for certain occupations. As a result, the government of Canada have been issuing work permits to qualified individuals based on their education, skills and based on the applications of employers who are able to demonstrate a true need for the worker. Work permits are issued to individuals who are outside or inside of Canada based on their status, education and skills. Therefore, your ability to get a work permit would depend on some important factors. Types of Work Permit Students : If you are applying for a permit to study at one of the designated learning institutions, you do not need to apply for a separate work permit unless co-op work is an integ...

Dear Miss Powell, I hear all the time about friends and colleagues moving to Canada for a better life. I have a degree and work as a manager for a small business. My husband is an electrician. How can we get to Canada? How fast can this application be done? Do we need to use a lawyer, or can we just use a travel agent? A friend said she just signed up with a travel agency to apply for her to become a citizen of Canada. Should I do the same? - J.J. Dear J.J., Canada has several programmes available under which you can apply to go to Canada to visit, work, and study or live permanently. Each programme is unique, and therefore, the programme that you choose should be based on your individual situation. The most popular programmes under which you apply to go to Canada are the following: 1. Family Class Sponsorship 2. Quebec Skilled Worker Programme 3. Federal Skilled Worker Programme 4. Federal Skilled Trades Programme 5. Canadian Experience Class 6. Provincial N...

I mmigration Corner | Tell me about these changes : Dear Ms Powell, I saw online that professionals can sponsor themselves to become citizens of Canada. I tried a few years ago, but I didn't get through. A friend said that there have been changes to the system, and since I am a manager at a bank and my husband is a mechanic, we stand a good chance. My sister is also interested, and she works at a hotel as a chef. Can you please tell me what the changes are and how we can qualify? - C.J. Dear C.J., The Canadian government has several programmes under which individuals can apply to become permanent residents, and later, citizens. The programmes are monitored by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although family sponsorship is possible for parents, grandparents, children under 18 years, to name a few, many individuals have found that self sponsorship is a viable option. To qualify, individuals need to satisfy the requirements under the Federal Skilled Tr...