CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

New Canadian immigration programmes - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | April 15, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I was  told by a friend that the  Canadian Immigration office has released some new programmes this year. I can't seem to find the information on any websites. Can you tell me what these programmes are? - RM Dear RM, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) changes its immigration programmes on an annual basis and, therefore, we need to monitor the updates regularly. I have written several articles about the federal skilled worker categories which will be closed April 30, 2014, and new rules and schedules could be issued soon. However, as noted last week, the province of Quebec has announced a number of new measures under the skilled worker, investor and entrepreneur programmes. These new rules came into effect on April 1, 2014, and will run until March 31, 2015. Also, the province of Nova Scotia has some new programmes available this year. Quebec ...

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...