CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Miss Powell, My daughter is in the express entry pool and she said she received an expression of interest from the province of Ontario. What does that mean? Is that what you call the provincial nominee? Does that mean she will now have enough points and will get permanent residence? Waiting for your urgent response. AD Dear AD, Congratulations! Your daughter is one step closer to receiving permanent residence in Canada. Some provinces scout the express entry pool for suitable candidates and invite then to apply to be nominated for permanent residence. This invitation to apply is called 'notice of interest' (NOI). Each province has its own way of selecting individuals whom they wish to nominate for permanent residence. The province usually evaluates the applicant’s connection to the province, labour demands and the overall profile of the candidate. Ontario is one of the provinces that examines the credentials of an applicant who is already in the Immigration Refugee and Citi…

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Dear Miss Powell, I keep reading your articles about Canada and while I’m tempted to apply, I have a good life in Jamaica. Why should I leave Jamaica to live in Canada? What is so fantastic about living in Canada? OM Dear OM, I get where you are coming from. Jamaica is indeed paradise and individuals can have an amazing life there. The decision to move is a personal one. However, since you asked, I will share with you some information about life here in Canada. Disadvantage of Living in Canada. I am going to start with obvious disadvantage that even individuals who were born in Canada have a difficulty with. Canada’s winter can be challenging. However, the key to dealing with winter is to dress appropriately and participate in winter activities. Even though temperatures can fall below -40C, most cities and towns have bright sunshine for a significant period. However, the effects of global warming have significantly changed the weather i…

Dear Miss Powell I have an urgent question. I received my visa to live in Canada a few months ago and I’m leaving for Canada tomorrow. I just noticed that my name was spelt incorrectly on the letter that I received. Can this be changed? Will they turn me back when I land there? Looking forward to your urgent response. AT Dear AT I am sorry that you just noticed the error. When you receive your documents, the instructions are that you should examine the documents and if there are errors, it is your duty to contact the visa office in your country to make the corrections immediately. However, this situation is not fatal. The government of Canada has implemented several ways to verify your identity. That is the reason they collected your biometric information as a part of the application process. When you land in Canada, they will use that biometric information to verify that you are the person to whom permanent residence is granted and you should not be "turned back" at the airpo…

Dear Miss Powell, I keep reading that I need an LMIA to get a work permit or to live in Canada. Can you please tell me what is an LMIA and how do I apply for one? I have an aunt that needs help and she is willing to hire me to help her. Can I apply for it online? How long does it take? PT

ASSESS ME CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE Dear PT, LMIA is an acronym for the Canadian positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) which a Canadian employer must obtain before he/she can hire an international worker to work in Canada. This report was also known as a Labour Market Opinion. It is a report which signals to the department of Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada that adequate research was conducted to verify that there is a genuine need for a temporary foreign worker to fill the gap in the Canadian labour market.
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 FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA. click link Dear Miss Powell, I read your article last week about the provincial programmes and wondered if you would enlighten me about the province of British Columbia (BC) and other provinces. I have a few friends living in BC and they say that it is a good province to live in, so I’d like to go there. My research online reveals that there is a high-tech programme for persons with a degree in computer sciences. I am interested in that programme and want to know how the system works and how long it will take for the application to be processed. PO Dear PO, Individuals with the required training, skills and work experience can apply to the various provinces in Canada to be nominated to receive permanent residence of Canada. The application is done in stages and requires time, patience and must be done accurately as mistakes can be costly and fatal to your application. Highly trained individuals can use the Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP) …