CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

What am I doing wrong? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 28, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I  submitted  my application under the federal skilled worker programme. I submitted everything they asked for and the forms came back twice. I'm confused and time is running out. What could I be doing wrong? - TP Dear TP, I'm sorry to hear that your application form was returned. It is not uncommon for persons who do not have the required experience with dealing with applications to the various immigration authorities, to have their application rejected, because of various errors or omissions. I am not able to say the particular problem with your application without first reviewing the documents. However, I will outline below some of the common mistakes made by applicants. 1. Incomplete or inconsistent forms A major problem with most visa applications is that individuals provide incomplete or inconsistent information in their application. CIC will not overl...

Cochrane family awaits opportunity to bring their adopted daughter home from Africa | CTV Calgary News Source: Ryan White, CTV Calgary Published Friday, October 17, 2014 5:10PM MDT  Last Updated Friday, October 17, 2014 7:08PM MDT The process of adopting a child from a foreign country can be a long and frustrating ordeal, but for the Wien family, the Canadian government has created one of the largest obstacles to their efforts to hold their one-year-old daughter. In 2013, the Wiens, residents of Cochrane with three biological children, were matched with a one month old girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An investigation by the Congolese government stalled the initial meeting between the girl and her adopted parents, as all exit visas for adopted children were suspended while a review was conducted into the care children received in their new homes. PHOTOS A photo of the girl who remains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as her family i...

How do I get my cousin here? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 21, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I  would  like to know how I can sponsor one of my cousins to come to Canada. Can I sponsor her under the live-in caregiver programme? Can you suggest the best way to get her here? - BB Dear BB, As a general rule, you cannot apply to sponsor your cousin to come to Canada under the family class. The only way you would be permitted is if you have no other relatives living in Canada and also have no other closely related family member such as parents, grandparents, siblings or aunts/uncles whom you could sponsor. The live-in caregiver programme in Canada is meant for individuals who are qualified to provide personal care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision. As a general rule, the caregiver must live in the private home where they work and, therefore, you must be prepared to provide suitable accommodation...

Why do Jamaicans have to do an English Exam? Why do I have to do an English exam to Immigrate to Canada? I have a Bachelor’s Degree from the UWI and a Master’s Degree from UOL. Why do I need to sit an English exam when I am from an English speaking country and have a Master’s degree?  What is this IELTS? Can I do the exam online? Since I have a Master’s degree do I still need to do an English exam? Can I do this test online? MK Dear MK, The requirement to prove your language skills is not unique to Jamaicans. Everyone submitting an application under certain immigration programmes must provide proof of language proficiency.  This is a requirement for most of the immigration programmes that have been established by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).  The test results are mandatory for the Federal Skilled Worker programme and must be submitted with your application or your application will be returned. The acronym IELTS stands for International E...

Do I qualify for the skilled worker programme? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | October 7, 2014 Dear Ms Powell, I am 47 years old and have a degree in tourism management. I am currently working in a hotel in Canada. I would like to know if I qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Programme (FSWP) , Canadian Experience Class, to remain in Canada as I am sure that my employer would say yes to my sponsorship, if I request it. The only thing is that I do not want to get stuck in the job I currently have. How can I apply to stay in Canada permanently? - JJ Dear JJ, Since you are already working in Canada, you stand a good chance of qualifying under one of the programmes to become a permanent resident.  The programmes that you could qualify under are usually based on your current occupation, work experience, age, education and whether or not you can get a valid job offer. Federal Skilled Worker Programme You have indicated that you have a ...