CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

  BOOK A TELEPHONE MEETING  Dear Miss Powell, I read your articles all the time and notice that you give some good advice, so I’m turning to you to help me. I first came to Ontario as a student. I completed my postgraduate studies a few years ago and want to stay permanently, as I have family here. However, because of my age, my scores were low. I was worried that I will have to return home, then my employer helped me to get a Provincial Nomination under the job offer stream. I was very happy for his help, but now he is starting to behave as if he is doing me a big favour. We had a big falling-out recently, and the work environment has become too toxic. I am thinking of quitting. Do you think that if I quit, my application for permanent residence will be affected? RN Dear RN, I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your employer. When you receive a certificate of nomination under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programme (OINP), both the employer and the applicant mus...

BOOK A TELEPHONE MEETING  Foreign nationals who are in Canada are required to always maintain status when they are in Canada. That means that if you are a temporary resident, such as a visitor, student, or foreign worker, and you apply to extend your temporary resident status before the permit expires, you can legally remain in Canada until a decision is made on the application. During the period that you are waiting for your application to be processed, you are deemed to have implied status or considered to have maintained status in Canada.  If you remain in Canada, this status is recognised by the government of Canada, and you are not regarded as remaining illegally, or seen as someone who has overstayed or run afoul of the immigration rules. However, if you leave Canada, this status will no longer be applicable to you. You will be required to reapply to renter Canada. Since, in your case, your work permit has expired only a month ago, and you applied for perman...

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...

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY. CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP Dear Miss Powell, I ’m a successful businessman with a significant net worth. I am married with three children and would like to move my family to Canada. Is there a way that I can get to live in Canada? I want to ensure that my children grow up in a safe society with the opportunity to learn other languages and attend university. What are my options? Looking forward to your response in The Gleaner. – A.B. Dear A.B., As a successful businessman who is interested in moving to Canada, you should be pleased to know that there are several pathways to living permanently in Canada. Canada’s Business Class Immigration programmes aim to attract individuals from around the world who can contribute to the growth of the Canadian economy. TYPES OF PROGRAMMES There are several programmes available at the provincial and federal level. Individuals with legitimate sources of income, who have the venture capital, entrepreneurial skills and education are enc...

  Dear Ms Powell, I was doing some research online and came across your articles. I notice that you write mostly for people in Jamaica, but I wonder if you would still be able to help me although I am in the UK. I have lived in the UK for years but only on a work permit. I have a friend who lives in Canada, and he said he is now applying for his citizenship. Canada seems to be the best option for me and my family. When I researched, I saw so many programmes. I don’t know what the best option is. I’m highly skilled and my wife and I have degrees. I am confused. Please help. – A.N. Dear A.N., Thank you for your email. I enjoy hearing from my readers around the world. Although the articles are published in  The   Jamaica Gleaner , the policies and programmes are applicable to individuals in other countries except where I highlight that it is specifically for a particular country. CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION Canada has several routes to becoming a permanent resident and then beco...

  Dear Ms Powell, Is Canada still accepting applications from people outside the country? I notice that most times, only people who have provincial nominations are being selected under the express entry. Is it that you must choose a province that you want to live in? What if you don’t really have a preference? How do I know which province to apply to? Do you have to be in a particular occupation? I look forward to your help as I would really like to move my family to Canada. – F.C. Dear F.C., Although COVID-19 has affected us all worldwide, Canada has not stopped its immigration programmes. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to accept applications for both temporary and permanent residence from around the world. This is facilitated through their online portals. Additionally, many visa-application centres around the world are open for business, although by appointment only. EXPRESS ENTRY IRCC is accepting applications for permanent residence via the express ...

Dear Ms Powell, Th a nk you   for your weekly articles. I have learnt so much about the Canadian immigration programmes from you. I’m hearing about a Municipal Nominee Programme (MNP) that is being introduced for persons looking to move to Canada. Is that in place? What are the criteria for applying? I’m interested in Toronto, as that’s where my cousins live. Thanks again for your time. GG  Dear GG, The Liberals announced that they will be implementing a new programme, known as the Municipal Nominee Programme (MNP), that will operate alongside the existing Provincial Nominee Programmes. This new programme has not yet been launched; however, it promises to assist smaller communities to meet their labour shortages and promote settlement in various small communities across Canada. The aim of immigration is to bolster the Canadian economy and to help the struggling municipalities to grow. This new programme is expected to be similar to the Rural and Northern Immigr...