How do we move to Canada? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday

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 consult an immigration lawyer to guide you.

There will be a limit to the number of applications that will be accepted under each profession/ category. Therefore, if you are genuinely interested, you should start gathering your documents to ensure that you are able to submit your application promptly.

To qualify as a federal skilled worker, you will need to score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points based on the following criteria:

age
language ability
family members in Canada
education
work experience
income and/or net worth

Canada is a big country and your options are not limited to Ontario. Many Jamaicans are doing well in other provinces such as British Colombia, Manitoba, Alberta, New Foundland and Quebec. If you are planning to immigrate to Quebec, the rules are slightly different and you should pay attention to the specific forms and requirements.

The most important thing to remember is that you submit a carefully completed application with the required documents. CIC has noted that one of the main reasons that applications are rejected or delayed are that persons submit incomplete applications and fail to submit the required documents.

Finally, the FSWP is very competitive and so you should seek the help of an immigration lawyer make certain that your application is completed accurately and to ensure that the correct documents and fees are submitted on time.

Best of luck to you and your family!

Deidre S. Powell is a lawyer, mediator and notary public who is a member of the Jamaican and Ontario, Canada, bars, with office located in Ottawa, Ontario. Her areas of practice are in immigration, real estate, personal injury, family, commercial and administration of estates. Submit your questions and comments to Email: info@deidrepowell.com Subject line: Immigration Fax: 613.695.8778.

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