CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Super visa horror stories - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 29, 2013 Dear Ms. Powell I read your article regarding the super visa, but wanted to share my experience. My in-laws have been visiting us for the past several years on temporary resident visas (TRV). We finally applied for a super visa this year. Knowing that this is a multiple entry and 10-year visa, and that it would save us the hassle of applying for a TRV every year, I purchased medical insurance which cost us approximately CA$3,000. My mother-in-law received a three-year visa instead of a 10-year. My father-in-law got a three-month, multiple- entry visa.  I have heard some other horror stories and have come to the conclusion that the super visa is a fraud and a total sham only to make money. I urge everyone to voice their concerns, especially people like you who are in the position to raise these concerns louder than most of us. - RR Dear RR, I am sorry that you have such a terrible opinion of the

Afraid of being rejected for visa twice - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 22, 2013 Dear Ms Powell, I saw one of your articles in an old newspaper and decided to write you about my situation. A few years ago, my son, who has been living in Canada for the past 10 years, invited me to visit to meet his girlfriend and to spend Christmas with them. He sent me the invitation letter  and copies of his documents to show he is legit. However, when I applied for the visa, they turned me down, saying I don't have enough ties. I gave them my land title and bank account information, so why would they turn me down? Now my son is getting married to the young lady and invited me to the wedding. I want to apply for the visa to go, but I don't want to waste my money and time and go through all that hassle if they are going to turn me down again. Can I appeal the case? I really want to go to the wedding. Can a lawyer guarantee that I will get a visa to go to the wedding in Febru

Can my dad sponsor me to go to Canada? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 15, 2013 Dear Ms. Powell, M y father married a Canadian and he is now living in Toronto. I asked my dad to sponsor me as I have finished my degree in physical therapy and can't find a job. My mother died last year, so it's just my sister her husband who are trying to help me. I live with them. I feel like a burden to them. My stepmother says that it is not possible for my dad to file for me or my sister, but I feel that she is just saying that because she doesn't want me in Canada. Why would she say that my dad can't sponsor me when I've seen so many people get sponsored by their parents to go abroad? What can I do? - BL Dear BL, Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) policy on family sponsorship is different from that of the United States. Usually, independent adult children cannot be sponsored under the family class. Family sponsorship is generally limited to spo

Trying to get out of Jamaica - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Wednesday | October 9, 2013 Dear Miss Powell, I am  an engineer and I'm utterly fed up with Jamaica. I have been working hard and can't seem to get anywhere. I'm fed up with the crime, politics and stagnant economy. I feel like I am not getting anywhere in Jamaica and so I would like to know if there is any way of moving to Canada based on my qualifications. - PD Dear PD, Canada is one of the many countries that encourages qualified professionals to become permanent residents based on their ability to relocate to and integrate, and become successful in Canada. The easiest way for a professional to move to Canada is as a federal skilled worker  (FSW). Under this category, a person is chosen based on their education, work experience,, ability to integrate and make a valuable contribution to the Canadian economy. The rules under this category are constantly changing and therefore I would encourage anyone who qualifies t

Do I need a Canadian visitor's visa if I have a US green card? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 1, 2013 Dear Ms Powell, I am a Jamaican citizen, and I have United States (US) residency, and am a green card holder. I have visited Canada several times without applying for a visitor's visa from Canada. I am planning to visit my daughter for Christmas and went to book my ticket. The travel agent said that I will now need to apply for a visitor's visa as she heard about a woman who was prevented from entering Canada with just her green card. Do I need a visa to visit Canada or can I use my green card? If I have to make an application for a visa, what do I need to do? A family friend would also like to apply for a visitor's visa and is not sure what to do. - JJ Dear JJ, Effective September 4, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) changed its rules relating to Jamaican citizens who wish to enter Canada as a visitor or a temporary resident. Persons are no