CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Can I get a Jamaican citizenship stamp in my passport? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | June 19, 2012 Dear Miss Powell, I am  a Canadian citizen. I was listening to a programme on a Jamaican radio station where it was stated that one is able to have their Jamaican citizenship stamped in a passport issued by Canada or other commonwealth countries. Please advise if this is still the case. Would I have to obtain permission from Citizenship and  Immigration Canada (CIC) before taking such action? Which office in Jamaica would I attend to have this done? Thanks in advance. - R.M. Dear R.M., If you were born in Jamaica, the child of a Jamaican citizen or of Jamaican descent then you qualify for and can obtain unconditional landing status (UL) from the Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) in Jamaica. PICA has offices located at 25c Constant Spring Road, Kingston and 49 Union Street in Montego Bay. The purpose of the stamp is so that you will not need to justify your pr

Benefits to becoming a Canadian citizen - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | June 12, 2012 Dear Miss Powell, I look  forward to reading your articles online each week. I am a Jamaican by birth and have been living in Canada since 1985. I pay my taxes and I am a good citizen. I have always held onto my Jamaican citizenship and do not want to give that up. But I think it is time to apply for my citizenship in Canada. I am just wondering about the benefits and if I will have to give my Jamaican citizenship. What is your advice? - M.N. Dear M.N, You have indicated you have lived in Canada more than 25 years, so I am going to assume that since you have been paying taxes, that you are a permanent resident and have been living in Canada legally. There are several benefits to becoming a citizen of a country. The most fundamental is the right to vote and play a role in the political process. Other benefits of being a citizen of Canada are: 1. You will have a Canadian passport and will have t

Don't sell your property yet! - Lead Stories - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | June 5, 2012 Dear Miss Powell, I have seen your responses to queries in  The Gleaner  and thought I'd seek your help. My family and I are hoping to migrate to Canada. I am in the process of selling my property to facilitate this process. My wife and I also want to further our studies. We have two toddlers and would love if all of us could migrate at the same time. We really want to dispose of our property as soon as possible, so we will be ready to have enough money to show the embassy we are able to settle in Canada. Any advice? - C.D Dear C.D., Do not sell your property based on a mere hope of moving to Canada! I have so many questions! Have you already submitted an application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)? Under what category have you submitted your application? Have you received a response? Have you done a medical? Do you have a police record for yourself and your wife? Have