CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

 FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA.   click link Dear Ms Powell, I heard about a Morden's immigration programme, in Manitoba and I hear it’s better than trying the express entry programme. I would like to apply under this programme. I’m in construction and my wife is a cook. How do we qualify? How long does it take to process? D.D. Dear D.D. Morden is a growing community in Manitoba that launched their immigration programme in 2016 called the Morden's Community Driven Immigration Initiative. This is done with the formal support of the City of Morden. This programme offers eligible skilled workers the prospectof living in Morden.This initiative was launched to attract qualified individuals to the community. It works in tandem with the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programme (MPNP) and the Express Entry System. Specific Occupation Individuals are selected based on their education occupational experience, adaptability, proof of a genuine intenti...

Provinces & Territories of Canada Dear Ms Powell, I am a professional in Jamaica. I'm turning 30 next month and need to get out of Jamaica and start a new life. I have been working hard and saving. I've even sold my car and taking the bus, as I want the change badly. I heard you speak in Jamaica and I made detailed notes of what you said I need to do. I did the language exam and I have an educational assessment report. My Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are not very high, but I heard that if a province nominates me that my score could increase dramatically. How do I go about getting a provincial nominee? It doesn't matter to me which province. Which province has the fewest immigrants? I would apply to that province as I just need a new life for myself and my son, outside of Jamaica. How long would this take? The sooner, the better. - Anonymous   Dear Anonymous, Canada has 10 provinces and three territories that you can explore for opportunities. T...

Dear Ms Powell, I heard that there are opportunities to move to Canada as an investor. I'm not interested in living in Ontario; I think half of Jamaica is living there! Can you let me know about investment opportunities in other provinces? I have a cousin in Manitoba, and so I wouldn't mind moving there. Can you let me know the requirements and how much money I would need to show to be eligible? - JJ   Dear JJ, I am pleased to see that persons are exploring opportunities outside the province of Ontario, as Canada has ten provinces with various attractive immigration programmes. Since you have a relative in Manitoba, I will advise about the opportunities in Manitoba. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programme (MPNP) is a provincial immigration programme made possible through the Canada-Manitoba Immigration Agreement. There are two immigration streams under the MPNP. One is for skilled workers and the other is for business investors. The MPNP for skilled workers w...

Adaptability Matrix Adaptability Matrix is also available in PDF format The Adaptability Assessment Matrix is used to evaluate your potential to successfully settle in Manitoba and become economically established by starting a business. In order to be nominated, you must score a minimum 60 (out of a maximum 100) points on this matrix. 1. Age (Max 15 points) Age Point Below 21  0 21 to 24  5 25 to 29 10 30 to 44 15 45 to 49  10 50 to 54 5 Above 54 0  2. Business Knowledge (Max 15 points) Points Points Business Owner and manager (more than 50% ownership) 15 Business Owner and manager ( 20% to 50% ownership) 12 Senior Manager 10 You must have at least three years of business ownership experience in past five years to be assessed for points as a business owner. If you own multiple businesses, only the percentage of ownership of the main/principal business will be considered for the purpose of this criterion. If your spouse owns shares in...