CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Look out for immigration scammers - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | June 10, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I am  a truck driver working in Jamaica and I am eager to work in Canada. Someone told me about an agency here in Jamaica and I contacted them. They said they can guarantee me work in Canada and that they can get me the work permit. They are charging me CA$4,000 to get this done. They mentioned that the CA$4,000 is to prepare my documents. However, a friend got a job at a hotel and said she didn't have to pay so much for hers. I tried linking with that person who helped her, but the man said he was only looking for hotel workers. Then I heard that I can get permanent residence and don't need a work permit. I see all kinds of advertisements online and in the newspaper. I'm very confused. I don't want to get scammed. How can I know who is legit? - PS Dear PS, I have written several articles advising people about immigration scams. In fact, since Citizenshi...

I want to migrate to Canada as a skilled worker - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | April 23, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, I am  an engineer and I am interested in applying to go to Canada under the skilled-worker programme but I hear there are some restrictions. Do you think I would qualify? - JH Dear JH, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will start accepting new applications under the Federal Skilled Worker Programme on May 4, 2013, for the following engineering professionals: Engineering managers Financial and investment analysts Geoscientists and oceanographers Civil engineers Mechanical engineers Chemical engineers Mining engineers Geological engineers Petroleum engineers Aerospace engineers Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers) There are several other occupations, including the medical sector, that will be considered, and I have posted a complete listing on my website at  www.d...

How do we move to Canada? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | April 9, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, My wife and I are professionals and we would love to move to Ontario. I read in one of your articles where you said that the federal skilled worker programme will soon re-open. Can you tell me the date and how I may qualify? - YB Dear YB, You did not state your profession, however, you should note that the Federal Skilled Worker Programme (FSWP) is currently open for persons with a PhD, currently pursuing a PhD, or those who have a qualifying job offer. If you do not fall into these categories, but have the required skill, education and work experience, you may submit your application on or after May 4, 2013. This is when Citizenship and Immigration Canada  (CIC) will start accepting applications under the revamped FSWP, for persons who fall within certain designated professions. You will need to consult the updated list of designated professions on the CIC website or...

Published in the Jamaica Gleaner: February 26, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, My aunt, who is a Canadian citizen, is very sick, and I would like to get a visa for my cousin to come and take care of her for me as I work full time and can no longer manage on my own. My aunt will not go into a nursing home, and I prefer to use a family member and someone who actually loves and cares for her. Can I bring up my cousin under the domestic helper programme? - DG Dear DG, You or your aunt can sponsor your cousin to come to Canada if you are able to meet certain requirements. In a recent article I wrote about ways to sponsor a family member under the Family Class Category . If your cousin is not able to qualify under that category, you may hire your cousin as a temporary foreign worker under the Live-In Caregiver Programme . To qualify under this programme, your aunt must meet certain basic requirements. Some are: 1.Be over 65 years old or have a diagnosed disability or able to...

Is Canada now accepting applications under the skilled-workers' programme? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | January 15, 2013 Dear Ms Powell, I am a professional in Jamaica and I am desirous of moving to Canada. Some time ago, you mentioned that the Federal Skill Program was "frozen" and that  Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is no longer accepting applications. Do you know when this will reopen? How do I know if I qualify to immigrateas a professional? B.A. Dear B.A. CIC announced recently that it will start accepting general applications under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in May 2013, and qualified persons will be able to submit their applications for consideration. It is expected that the new system will result in a reduction of the time that it takes to process applications. You should note that there will be a limit to the number of applications that will be accepted, and so applications will be processed on a first-come-first-...