CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Submitting a credentials report - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | April 30, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, I was  reading up on the federal skilled-worker programme to Canada and notice that they keep mentioning that people with foreign credentials need to provide a credentials report. Can you tell me what that is and where I can get that report? Do I need to have that report before I submit my application? - DB Dear DB, If you have received training or education outside of Canada, you will need to provide an educational credential assessment (ECA) report at the same time, with your federal skilled-worker application to  Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). If you received your training, degrees, diplomas, professional designations, or other certification from a Canadian institution, you will not need to include an EAC report. The purpose of the EAC report is to verify your foreign credentials and assist CIC in evaluating whether your foreign training is...

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...

Eligible Occupations List under the Federal Skilled Worker Programme The eligible occupations stream will have an overall cap of 5,000 new applications and sub-caps of 300 applications in each of the 24 occupations on the list. Eligible occupations 0211 Engineering managers 1112 Financial and investment analysts 2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers 2131 Civil engineers 2132 Mechanical engineers 2134 Chemical engineers 2143 Mining engineers 2144 Geological engineers 2145 Petroleum engineers 2146 Aerospace engineers 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers) 2154 Land surveyors 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 3142 Physiotherapists 3143 Occupational Therapists 3211 Medical laboratory technologists 3212 Medical laboratory tech...

How can I study, work in Canada? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | April 16, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, I am  finishing up sixth form and I would like to study in Canada. Can you tell me what the procedure for doing so is? How long does it take? Also, would I be able to work part- time while studying? - RS Dear RS, I'm always excited when I hear from people who want to further their studies. Education is the key to opportunities. You did not say what type of studies you would like to pursue in Canada. However, I am going to assume that you would like to attend a college or university, since you are currently in sixth form. The first step would be to apply and get a letter of acceptance from an accredited school in Canada. Canada has several highly accredited universities and colleges, which are well known for various disciplines. You should look at  MacLean's University Rankings  to get an idea of the ranking of the schools to help you with your decision. T...

Source:  Published in the Jamaican Gleaner - Tuesday April2, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, I read  your articles every week and I find them very informative. I recently got an invitation from my cousin in Canada to visit the family. I want to apply for a visitor's visa, but everyone I know who has applied was refused on the basis that they don't have "sufficient ties". What does that mean? How do I prove that I have sufficient ties? Your response would be appreciated. - LC Dear LC, When you apply for a temporary resident/visitor's visa, it is up to you to convince the immigration officer that you are not a flight risk and that you have intentions of returning to Jamaica at the end of the time granted for you to visit. To do so, you will need to establish that you have sufficient economic and social ties to your home country. Economic Ties There are several ways to establish economic ties. You should include as many of the following proofs with your ...

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...