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Manager and Chef FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA complete our free eligibility assessment. CLICK HERE. Dear Miss Powell, I am a manager at a hotel and I'm fluent in English, Spanish and French. I am interested in applying under the express entry programme to Canada, but I'm not sure if I would qualify. Can you please tell me how I can qualify to live in Canada? Is my occupation on the list that Canada wants? My husband is a chef at a hotel as well. Should we apply separately, or do we have to apply together? Is there a limit on the number of persons that are selected? Do we need a job offer first? We are looking forward to your response. Thanks for your help. - PP Dear PP, The express entry system is a tool utilised by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to accept applications under programmes such as Federal Skilled Trade, the Federal Skilled Worker, the Provincial Nominee programme and the Canadian Experienced Class. Qualified individual...

I'm worried about my husband's status - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | November 4, 2014 Immigration News on Federal Skilled Trade Workers in Canada and Becoming a Permanent Resident/ Citizen Dear Ms. Powell, My husband is a tradesman and has been working in Canada on a work permit for the past three years.  His work permit will expire next year and I’m worried that they won’t renew it this time.  Is there a way for him to apply for citizenship and file for me and our son? L.L Dear L.L, The application to become a Canadian citizen will need to be done in stages.  You husband would need to first apply to become a permanent resident under the    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and then he can apply to become a citizen, after satisfying the residency requirements.  The CEC is open to temporary foreign workers and  foreign students who have a minimum of 12 months of full time work (or equivalent part – time work)...

Do I qualify for the skilled worker programme? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 7, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I am 47 years old and have a degree in tourism management. I am currently working in a hotel in Canada. I would like to know if I qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Programme (FSWP) , Canadian Experience Class, to remain in Canada as I am sure that my employer would say yes to my sponsorship, if I request it. The only thing is that I do not want to get stuck in the job I currently have. How can I apply to stay in Canada permanently? - JJ Dear JJ, Since you are already working in Canada, you stand a good chance of qualifying under one of the programmes to become a permanent resident.  The programmes that you could qualify under are usually based on your current occupation, work experience, age, education and whether or not you can get a valid job offer. Federal Skilled Worker Programme You have indicated that you have a ...

www.deidrepowell.com Any jobs for me? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Wednesday | May 7, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I read, in your article last week, that Canada is looking for professionals. What about a hardworking tradesman? I'm healthy and law-abiding and just want an opportunity. - MB Dear MB, I have received several emails since last week's article from skilled trade persons like you, and I'm pleased to advise that that Canada does have an opportunity for tradesmen to come to Canada. Federal Skilled Trade (FST) program is for applicants with experience in a skilled trade. The most popular of these are chefs, butchers, carpenters, welders, aircraft mechanics, crane operators, electrical and construction. I have the complete list of the 90 new trades that are eligible to apply posted on my website at  www.deidrepowell.com . Requirements In order to be eligible under the FST programme, individuals must prove that they have the following: 1. A valid job offer fr...

How can a chef get to Canada? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | December 17, 2013 Dear Ms Powell, I met a man in Negril and we have been corresponding since then. He promised to sponsor me to go to Canada. He said he is not sure how to go about doing it and I should find out. I work as a chef at a resort, but I read that chefs can't apply. Is there any other way for him to help me to get to Canada? - RT Dear RT, In a previous article, I mentioned that chefs were removed from the category of persons who may apply under the Federal Skilled Trades category at this time. This restriction is not placed on persons seeking to come to Canada under the Family Class. A Canadian citizen or permanent resident  can sponsor their spouse, common law spouse, or conjugal partner to live in Canada. You will need to prove to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) that you are in such a relationship. In Canada you are considered to be a 'spouse' after you hav...